How far is Dover, DE from Duluth, MN?

The driving distance from Dover, DE to Duluth, MN is about 1249.7 miles (2011.2 km), with a travel time of about 23h 48m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 987.1 miles (1588.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 47h 36m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
1249.71 mi
23h 48m
Flight
987.08 mi
1588.55 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
987.08 mi
Kilometers
1588.55 km
Flight Time
01h 59m

Driving Distance

Road route
1249.71 mi
Kilometers
2011.22 km
Drive Time
23h 48m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 23h 48m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Duluth
Wed, Sep 16, 6:52 PM CDT
Return by in Dover
Thu, Sep 17, 7:40 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Dover
2026-09-15T20:04
Arrive Duluth
Wed, Sep 16, 7:52 PM EDT
Route Timing
23h 48m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
4:48 AM to 6:18 AM CDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
12:24 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Dover
8:00 PM EDT
Overnight-style route

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Orland
IN

Human settlement in Steuben County, Indiana, United States of America

From Dover
618.7 mi
11h 54m
To Duluth
631.1 mi
11h 54m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
57°F
Overnight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Tue, Sep 15 12:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph N
Destination
52°F
Overnight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Tue, Sep 15 5:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Dover and Duluth.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Dover and Duluth.

  1. 1

    Start on Kings Highway

    881 ft · 39 sec · Kings Highway

  2. 2

    Turn left onto American Avenue

    525 ft · 28 sec · American Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left onto East Division Street

    1.1 km · 56 sec · East Division Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Forest Street

    1601 ft · 23 sec · Forest Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Forrest Avenue

    5.7 mi · 7 min · Forrest Avenue

  6. 6

    Continue on Halltown Road

    6.3 mi · 7 min · Halltown Road

  7. 7

    Continue on Crown Stone Road

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Crown Stone Road

  8. 8

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Barclay Road

    9.1 mi · 16 min · Barclay Road

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Blue Star Memorial Highway

    37.3 mi · 52 min · Blue Star Memorial Highway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward MD 2 North: Ritchie Highway, Severna Park

    2056 ft · 50 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Governor Ritchie Highway

    8 mi · 12 min · Governor Ritchie Highway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward MD 10 North, I 695: Baltimore

    729 ft · 18 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Arundel Expressway

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Arundel Expressway

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on Paul T. Pitcher Memorial Highway

    17.5 mi · 24 min · Paul T. Pitcher Memorial Highway

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on US 29 North

    1913 ft · 30 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto Columbia Pike

    3 mi · 4 min · Columbia Pike

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward I 70 West: Frederick

    1677 ft · 41 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left

    10 mi · 11 min

  19. 19

    Continue straight

    11.8 mi · 13 min

  20. 20

    Continue straight

    64.3 mi · 1 hr 9 min

  21. 21

    Keep slight right to continue on Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

    24 mi · 32 min · Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

  22. 22

    Merge slight left onto Lincoln Highway

    974 ft · 21 sec · Lincoln Highway

  23. 23

    Take the exit slight right toward I 70, PATP: Pittsburgh, Harrisburg

    1.6 mi · 2 min

  24. 24

    Keep slight right to continue on I 70 West, I 76 West: Pittsburgh

    1913 ft · 47 sec

  25. 25

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

    161.6 mi · 2 hr 56 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  26. 26

    Continue on Ohio Turnpike

    53.8 mi · 59 min · Ohio Turnpike

  27. 27

    Keep slight left to continue on Ohio Turnpike

    187.4 mi · 3 hr 21 min · Ohio Turnpike

  28. 28

    Continue on Indiana Toll Road

    155.7 mi · 2 hr 49 min · Indiana Toll Road

  29. 29

    Turn straight onto Indiana Toll Road

    963 ft · 2 min · Indiana Toll Road

  30. 30

    Merge slight right onto Indiana Toll Road

    1.6 km · 2 min · Indiana Toll Road

  31. 31

    Continue on Chicago Skyway

    2.9 mi · 5 min · Chicago Skyway

  32. 32

    Turn straight onto Chicago Skyway

    724 ft · 18 sec · Chicago Skyway

  33. 33

    Merge slight left onto Chicago Skyway

    4.1 mi · 6 min · Chicago Skyway

  34. 34

    Keep slight left to continue on Chicago Skyway

    1987 ft · 31 sec · Chicago Skyway

  35. 35

    Merge slight left onto Dan Ryan Expressway (Express)

    7.2 mi · 11 min · Dan Ryan Expressway (Express)

  36. 36

    Continue on Kennedy Expressway

    7.9 mi · 11 min · Kennedy Expressway

  37. 37

    Take the exit slight right toward Montrose Avenue

    1041 ft · 29 sec

  38. 38

    Turn left onto West Montrose Avenue

    1.1 km · 1 min · West Montrose Avenue

  39. 39

    Turn right onto North Milwaukee Avenue

    1.1 mi · 2 min · North Milwaukee Avenue

  40. 40

    Turn left onto North Northwest Highway

    21 m · 2 sec · North Northwest Highway

  41. 41

    Continue on North Northwest Highway

    1.6 km · 2 min · North Northwest Highway

  42. 42

    Turn slight left onto West Bryn Mawr Avenue

    1.8 mi · 4 min · West Bryn Mawr Avenue

  43. 43

    Continue on West Higgins Road

    3.1 mi · 5 min · West Higgins Road

  44. 44

    Take the ramp right toward I 90 Toll West

    1334 ft · 33 sec

  45. 45

    Merge slight left onto Jane Addams Memorial Tollway

    81.6 mi · 1 hr 28 min · Jane Addams Memorial Tollway

  46. 46

    Take the exit slight right toward CTH S

    1757 ft · 33 sec

  47. 47

    Keep slight right

    81 m · 7 sec

  48. 48

    Turn straight onto Shopiere Road

    2 mi · 3 min · Shopiere Road

  49. 49

    Turn left onto County Highway J

    5.8 mi · 9 min · County Highway J

  50. 50

    Turn left onto East Avalon Road

    1862 ft · 35 sec · East Avalon Road

  51. 51

    Take the ramp slight right

    16.9 mi · 18 min

  52. 52

    Continue straight

    51.8 mi · 55 min

  53. 53

    Keep slight left

    63.5 mi · 1 hr 8 min

  54. 54

    Keep slight right to continue on I 94 West: Eau Claire, Saint Paul

    76.1 mi · 1 hr 22 min

  55. 55

    Take the exit slight right toward US 53: Eau Claire, Superior

    1027 ft · 19 sec

  56. 56

    Keep slight right to continue on US 53 North: Eau Claire, Superior

    2757 ft · 36 sec

  57. 57

    Merge slight left

    152.9 mi · 3 hr

  58. 58

    Keep slight right to continue on Garfield Avenue, Port Terminal

    101 m · 8 sec

  59. 59

    Continue on Garfield Avenue

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Garfield Avenue

  60. 60

    Turn right onto West Superior Street

    1474 ft · 48 sec · West Superior Street

  61. 61

    At the end of the road, turn left onto West Superior Street

    643 ft · 18 sec · West Superior Street

  62. 62

    Continue on West Michigan Street

    1042 ft · 28 sec · West Michigan Street

  63. 63

    Take the ramp straight

    749 ft · 18 sec

  64. 64

    Merge slight right

    805 ft · 10 sec

  65. 65

    Turn right onto West 1st Street

    955 ft · 37 sec · West 1st Street

  66. 66

    Turn left onto Priley Drive

    27 m · 9 sec · Priley Drive

  67. 67

    Continue on Priley Drive

    136 m · 33 sec · Priley Drive

  68. 68

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Priley Drive

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Dover and Duluth.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
68 steps
20 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
22
12 merges, 10 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
5.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Ohio Turnpike
241 mi · 19%
Pennsylvania Turnpike
162 mi · 13%
Indiana Toll Road
157 mi · 13%
US 53 North
153 mi · 12%
East Avalon Road
132 mi · 11%
I 70 West
86.8 mi · 7%
Longest Stretch

Ohio Turnpike

Keep slight left to continue on Ohio Turnpike

187 mi · 03h 21m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

Better with a longer stop

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

Drive Time
23h 48m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
47h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+262.6 mi
987.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Orland
11h 54m from Dover
Leave By
12:24 PM EDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Mostly Clear leaving Dover and Partly Cloudy near Duluth.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Dover to Duluth?

The road trip is about 1249.7 miles (2011.2 km) and usually takes 23h 48m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Orland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 618.7 miles from Dover and 631.1 miles from Duluth.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 987.1 miles (1588.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 262.6 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $192.28 one way or $384.55 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 391.9 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Dover and Duluth, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Clear around Dover and Partly Cloudy near Duluth.

Stop Ideas Near Orland

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Orland, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Orland.

RAIL

Waterloo

35 mi away
Lincoln and Center Street
RAIL

Bryan

58 mi away
Page and Lynn Street
RAIL

Battle Creek Transportation Center

65 mi away
104 Capital Ave. S.W.
RAIL

Elkhart station

67 mi away
131 Tyler Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Dover and Duluth. Straight-line distance: 987.08 mi (1588.55 km).

Dover

#1 Dover

City in and county seat of Kent County, Delaware, United States, and capital city of Delaware

Population38,199
Coordinates39.1581700, -75.5243700
Altitude9
CountryUnited States
Duluth

#2 Duluth

City in Minnesota, United States; county seat of St.

Population2,121
Coordinates46.7832700, -92.1065800
Altitude214
CountryUnited States
Start: Dover (-75.52437, 39.15817)
End: Duluth (-92.10658, 46.78327)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 2011 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)41h 38m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)31h 14m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)24h 59m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)20h 49m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)17h 51m
80 mph (129 km/h)15h 35m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
44.1 gal
166.93 L · about $192.28
Round trip
$384.55
88.2 gal · 333.86 L
Estimated CO2
391.9 kg one way
Round trip: 783.8 kg / 1728 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.36 $192.28 $384.55
Mid-grade $4.94 $217.99 $435.97
Premium $5.25 $231.66 $463.31
Diesel $6.13 $270.42 $540.84

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Delaware · Sep 15, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Dover, DE and Duluth, MN. The current time in Dover is 20:04:06, although it is 19:04:06 in Duluth.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.