GETTING HERE
Where Is Lake Vermilion?
Wondering how far Lake Vermilion is from you? Tucked into the Arrowhead region of northern Minnesota, Lake Vermilion is an easy drive from across the Upper Midwest – about 3.5 to 4 hours north of Minneapolis and the Twin Cities, roughly an hour and a half past Duluth, and a comfortable day's drive from Chicago, Des Moines, Milwaukee, and Omaha. Whether you're coming from Iowa, Wisconsin, the Dakotas, or farther afield, the drive trades interstate for pine forest the closer you get. Use the driving distances below to plan your trip to Lake Vermilion, then browse local resorts, cabins, and lodges to find your spot on the water.
Minnesota | ||
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Duluth, MN | ~1.5 mi | ~12 hrs |
Twin Cities, MN | ~220 mi | ~3.5-4 hrs |
Rochester, MN | ~290 mi | ~5 hrs |
The Dakotas | ||
|---|---|---|
Fargo, ND | ~270 mi | ~5.5 hrs |
Bismarck, ND | ~460 mi | ~7.5 hrs |
Sioux Falls, SD | ~450 mi | ~8 hrs |
Wisconsin | ||
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Eau Claire, WI | ~230 mi | ~4 hrs |
Green Bay, WI | ~350 mi | ~6 hrs |
Madison, WI | ~485 mi | ~8 hrs |
Milwaukee, WI | ~550 mi | ~8.5 hrs |
Iowa & Nebraska | ||
|---|---|---|
Des Moines, IA | ~465 mi | ~8 hrs |
Sioux City, IA | ~485 mi | ~8 hrs |
Omaha, NE | ~600 mi | ~9.5 hrs |
Illinois, Missouri & Kansas | ||
|---|---|---|
Chicago, IL | ~630 mi | ~10 hrs |
Kansas City, MO | ~660 mi | ~10.5 hrs |
St. Louis, MO | ~775 mi | ~12 hrs |
Wichita, KS | ~820 mi | ~12.5 hrs |
Branson, MO | ~870 mi | ~13.5 hrs |
Michigan, Indiana & Ohio | ||
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Fort Wayne, IN | ~790 mi | ~12 hrs |
Detroit, MI | ~840 mi | ~13 hrs |
Cleveland, OH | ~975 mi | ~15 hrs |
Closest Airports to Lake Vermilion
MSP
Minneapolis–St. Paul International
Minneapolis, MN · ~220 mi / ~3.5–4 hrs
The major hub for the region with the most routes and best fares, and a scenic drive north to the lake. Best choice for most out-of-state visitors.
HIB
Range Regional Airport
Hibbing, MN · ~65 mi / ~1.25 hrs
The closest airport to the lake, with limited commercial service. Handy if the schedule works for you.
DLH
Duluth International Airport
Duluth, MN · ~75 mi / ~1.5 hrs
More flights and airlines than Hibbing, with nonstop service to Minneapolis and Chicago. A great regional option.