How far is Duluth, MN from Ashland, WI?
The driving distance from Duluth, MN to Ashland, WI is about 69.8 miles (112.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 44m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 59.5 miles (95.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 29m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CST.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 01h 44m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Civil town in Douglas County, Wisconsin
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Duluth and Ashland.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Duluth and Ashland.
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Start on Priley Drive
98 m · 26 sec · Priley Drive
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Continue on Priley Drive
25 m · 9 sec · Priley Drive
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Turn right onto West 1st Street
902 ft · 25 sec · West 1st Street
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Turn left onto Mesaba Avenue
1015 ft · 15 sec · Mesaba Avenue
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Keep slight left to continue on I-35 South Entrance Ramp From Mesaba Avenue
1376 ft · 34 sec · I-35 South Entrance Ramp From Mesaba Avenue
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Merge slight left
2760 ft · 43 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I-35 South
751 ft · 16 sec · I-35 South
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Take the exit slight left
1534 ft · 38 sec
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Continue straight
2.4 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 53 South, WI 35 South
752 ft · 43 sec
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Keep slight right
13.1 mi · 21 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Major Richard I. Bong Memorial Highway
48.6 mi · 1 hr 8 min · Major Richard I. Bong Memorial Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on Major Richard I. Bong Memorial Highway
1.5 mi · 2 min · Major Richard I. Bong Memorial Highway
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Continue on Lake Shore Drive West
2.3 mi · 5 min · Lake Shore Drive West
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Lake Shore Drive East
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Duluth and Ashland.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Major Richard I. Bong Memorial Highway
Keep slight left to continue on Major Richard I. Bong Memorial Highway
48.6 mi · 01h 08m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Partly Cloudy leaving Duluth and Partly Sunny near Ashland.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Duluth to Ashland?
The road trip is about 69.8 miles (112.3 km) and usually takes 01h 44m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Brule is a useful midpoint, sitting about 34.8 miles from Duluth and 35 miles from Ashland.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 59.5 miles (95.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.3 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:00 PM CST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.84 one way or $19.67 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 21.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Cloudy around Duluth and Partly Sunny near Ashland.
Stop Ideas Near Brule
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Brule.
Duluth (Greyhound Station), Minnesota
Duluth (University of Minnesota), Minnesota
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Duluth and Ashland. Straight-line distance: 59.43 mi (95.65 km).
#1 Duluth
City in Minnesota, United States; county seat of St.
| Population | 2,121 |
| Coordinates | 46.7832700, -92.1065800 |
| Altitude | 214 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Ashland
Civil town in Ashland County, Wisconsin
| Population | 575 |
| Coordinates | 46.5924400, -90.8838000 |
| Altitude | 197 |
| Country | United States |
End: Ashland (-90.8838, 46.59244)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 112 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 19m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 44m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 23m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 09m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 59m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 52m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.00 | $9.84 | $19.67 |
| Mid-grade | $4.48 | $11.01 | $22.03 |
| Premium | $5.00 | $12.31 | $24.62 |
| Diesel | $6.12 | $15.05 | $30.10 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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