Duluth, Minnesota to Whitefish: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Duluth, Minnesota from Whitefish?

The distance from Duluth, Minnesota to Whitefish is 1038.9 miles (1671.9 km) as the crow flies. Whitefish is located WNW of Duluth, Minnesota. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1246.7 miles, taking about 25h 5min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 35min. Both are located in United States — Duluth, Minnesota in Minnesota and Whitefish in Montana.

This is a serious multi-day road trip! We strongly recommend breaking this journey up with an overnight stay to ensure you arrive safely and refreshed. Since you'll be heading mostly West, pack a good pair of sunglasses if you plan to drive during the late afternoon to avoid the harsh sun glare. For a trip of this distance, flying is significantly faster. However, driving offers the flexibility to explore stops along the way.

Coordinates come from public place data for Duluth, Minnesota and Whitefish. 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.