Where is Duluth, Minnesota, USA?

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Where is Duluth Located? - Duluth is a city located in the St. Louis County of Minnesota, United States. Duluth lies between 45.2617806 Degrees North latitudes and 111.3080244 Degrees West longitudes.

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Where is Duluth, Minnesota

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Where is Duluth Located?

Duluth is a city located in the St. Louis County of Minnesota, United States. Duluth lies between 45.2617806 Degrees North latitudes and 111.3080244 Degrees West longitudes. According to 2020 U.S.census, the population of Duluth city is 86697 people and the city has a total area of 71.65 sq mi. The city has numerous parks and recreational facilities.

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Duluth, Minnesota Quick Facts

PropertyDetails
CityDuluth
CountySt. Louis County
StateMinnesota
State CapitalSaint Paul
US RegionMidwestern United States
Latitude46.7867°N
Longitude92.1005°W
Elevation705 ft (215 m)
Land Area71.69 sq mi
Water Area15.46 sq mi
Total Area87.15 sq mi
Population (2020 Census)86,697
Population DensityAbout 1,209 per sq mi
ZIP Codes55801–55816
Area Code218
Time Zone StandardCentral Standard Time (CST), UTC -6
Time Zone DaylightCentral Daylight Time (CDT), UTC -5
CurrencyUnited States Dollar (USD)
FIPS Code27-17000
Congressional DistrictMinnesota's 8th Congressional District

Nearby Cities to Duluth, Minnesota

  • Superior, Wisconsin - Southeast - 6 mi
  • Hermantown, Minnesota - Northwest - 7 mi
  • Proctor, Minnesota - Southwest - 8 mi
  • Cloquet, Minnesota - West - 21 mi
  • Two Harbors, Minnesota - Northeast - 28 mi
  • Moose Lake, Minnesota - Southwest - 43 mi
  • Hinckley, Minnesota - Southwest - 76 mi
  • Ashland, Wisconsin - East - 72 mi
  • Grand Rapids, Minnesota - Northwest - 82 mi
  • Virginia, Minnesota - Northwest - 67 mi

Duluth, Minnesota Climate and Weather Overview

MonthAvg High (°F)Avg Low (°F)Avg Rainfall (in)
January2020.8
April47292.2
July76573.8
October53372.7
Annual493331.5
Climate AttributeDetails
Climate Classification (Köppen)Warm-Summer Humid Continental (Dfb)
Annual RainfallAbout 31.5 inches
Annual Sunshine DaysApproximately 179 days
Hurricane/Tornado RiskVery low hurricane risk; low tornado risk
SnowfallAbout 86 inches annually

Driving Distances from Duluth, Minnesota

CityStateDistance (mi)Approx. Drive Time
SuperiorWisconsin610 min
HermantownMinnesota712 min
ProctorMinnesota815 min
CloquetMinnesota2125 min
Two HarborsMinnesota2835 min
Moose LakeMinnesota4345 min
VirginiaMinnesota671 hr 10 min
AshlandWisconsin721 hr 20 min
HinckleyMinnesota761 hr 20 min
Grand RapidsMinnesota821 hr 30 min

Transportation and Connectivity in Duluth, Minnesota

TransportationDetails
Airport NameDuluth International Airport
IATA CodeDLH
PortPort of Duluth-Superior
Major HighwaysInterstate 35, U.S. Highway 2, U.S. Highway 53, Minnesota Highway 61
Train/Passenger RailNo regular passenger rail service; seasonal excursion trains operate nearby
Local Bus/Transit ServiceDuluth Transit Authority (DTA)
  • Interstate 35 begins in Duluth and connects the city with Minneapolis, Saint Paul, and the southern United States.
  • U.S. Highways 2 and 53, along with Minnesota Highway 61, provide regional access across northeastern Minnesota and northern Wisconsin.
  • The Duluth Transit Authority (DTA) operates fixed-route buses serving Duluth, Proctor, Hermantown, and neighboring communities.
  • Duluth International Airport offers scheduled passenger flights, while the Port of Duluth-Superior is one of the largest freshwater ports in North America.

Key Landmarks and Places to Visit in Duluth, Minnesota

Landmark NameType
Aerial Lift BridgeHistoric Lift Bridge
Canal ParkWaterfront District
Great Lakes AquariumAquarium
Enger Park and TowerScenic Park & Observation Tower
Glensheen MansionHistoric Mansion
Lake Superior Maritime Visitor CenterMuseum
Spirit MountainSki Resort & Adventure Park
Leif Erikson Park and Rose GardenBotanical Garden
Hawk Ridge Bird ObservatoryNature Reserve
LakewalkScenic Waterfront Trail

Colleges and Universities in Duluth, Minnesota

InstitutionTypeLevelNotable For
University of Minnesota DuluthPublicUniversityEngineering, natural resources, business, and research
College of St. ScholasticaPrivateCollegeHealthcare, nursing, education, and liberal arts
Lake Superior CollegePublicCommunity & Technical CollegeCareer training, aviation, and technical education
University of Wisconsin-SuperiorPublicUniversityLiberal arts, education, and business
Northwood Technical College - Superior CampusPublicTechnical CollegeSkilled trades and workforce education

Waterbodies in Duluth, Minnesota

Lake Superior, St. Louis River, Saint Louis Bay, Spirit Lake, Miller Creek, Tischer Creek, Amity Creek, Lester River.

Golf Courses in Duluth, Minnesota

Enger Park Golf Course, Ridgeview Country Club, Nemadji Golf Course, Northland Country Club, Pike Lake Golf & Beach Club, Proctor Golf Course.

Duluth, Minnesota - Key Historical Facts

  • Duluth was founded in the 1850s and was named after French explorer Daniel Greysolon, Sieur du Lhut, who explored the Lake Superior region in the late 17th century.
  • The city's location on Lake Superior helped it become a major shipping and commercial center during the iron ore and timber boom of the late 19th century.
  • The opening of the Duluth Ship Canal and the construction of the iconic Aerial Lift Bridge established Duluth as one of North America's most important freshwater ports.
  • Railroads, mining, grain shipping, and manufacturing fueled the city's rapid economic growth throughout the late 1800s and early 1900s.
  • Duluth remains one of the busiest ports on the Great Lakes, handling cargo including iron ore, coal, grain, and wind energy components.
  • Today, Duluth is recognized for its scenic Lake Superior waterfront, outdoor recreation, higher education institutions, maritime heritage, tourism, and thriving arts and cultural community.

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