Duluth, Minnesota to Watertown, Wisconsin: Road Trip Guide & Distance

297.8 miles 479.2 km · straight line
372.2 miles estimated 599 km · driving distance
7h 29min estimated drive time
$36 - $44 estimated fuel cost
~1h 6min flight time
145° SE bearing direction

How far is Duluth, Minnesota from Watertown, Wisconsin?

The distance from Duluth, Minnesota to Watertown, Wisconsin is 297.8 miles (479.2 km) as the crow flies. Watertown, Wisconsin is located SE of Duluth, Minnesota. By car, the driving distance is approximately 372.2 miles, taking about 7h 29min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 6min. Both are located in United States — Duluth, Minnesota in Minnesota and Watertown, Wisconsin in Wisconsin.

This is a solid day of driving. Be sure to take breaks every 2-3 hours to avoid driver fatigue, and plan your meals ahead of time. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility.

Coordinates come from public place data for Duluth, Minnesota and Watertown, Wisconsin. The driving distance is estimated from straight-line distance with a road-factor model, so confirm the route in your navigation app. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Duluth, Minnesota to Watertown, Wisconsin

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 7h 29min $36 - $44 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 6min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~8h 59min $30–$56* Budget
Train ~7h 7min $45–$130* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Duluth, Minnesota & Watertown, Wisconsin

Quick Facts

Duluth, Minnesota
46.78°N, 92.11°W
America/Chicago
214m elevation
Watertown, Wisconsin
43.19°N, 88.73°W
America/Chicago
260m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 99 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 25 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 83.6 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients