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

199.3 miles 320.8 km · straight line
249.2 miles estimated 401 km · driving distance
5h 1min estimated drive time
$24 - $30 estimated fuel cost
~54min flight time
145° SE bearing direction

How far is Duluth, Minnesota from Wisconsin Rapids?

The distance from Duluth, Minnesota to Wisconsin Rapids is 199.3 miles (320.8 km) as the crow flies. Wisconsin Rapids is located SE of Duluth, Minnesota. By car, the driving distance is approximately 249.2 miles, taking about 5h 1min. A direct flight would take roughly 54min. Both are located in United States — Duluth, Minnesota in Minnesota and Wisconsin Rapids in Wisconsin.

For a drive of this length, it's recommended to plan at least one quick rest stop to stretch your legs and grab a coffee. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility. Given the short distance, driving or taking a train is often faster and more convenient than dealing with airport security and flight boarding times.

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

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 5h 1min $24 - $30 Flexible stops
Fly ~54min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~6h 1min $20–$37* Budget
Train ~4h 46min $30–$87* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Duluth, Minnesota & Wisconsin Rapids

Quick Facts

Duluth, Minnesota
46.78°N, 92.11°W
America/Chicago
214m elevation
Wisconsin Rapids
44.38°N, 89.82°W
America/Chicago
313m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 66 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 17 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 124.9 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients