Collingwood to Grand Forks: Road Trip Guide & Distance

836.6 miles 1346.4 km · straight line
1003.9 miles estimated 1615.7 km · driving distance
20h 12min estimated drive time
CAD 163 - CAD 200 estimated fuel cost
~2h 11min flight time
292° WNW bearing direction

How far is Collingwood from Grand Forks?

The distance from Collingwood to Grand Forks is 836.6 miles (1346.4 km) as the crow flies. Grand Forks is located WNW of Collingwood. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1003.9 miles, taking about 20h 12min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 11min. Collingwood is in Ontario, Canada, while Grand Forks is in North Dakota, United States.

This is a serious multi-day road trip! We strongly recommend breaking this journey up with an overnight stay to ensure you arrive safely and refreshed. Since you'll be heading mostly West, pack a good pair of sunglasses if you plan to drive during the late afternoon to avoid the harsh sun glare. Keep in mind this route crosses international borders. Don't forget your passport, and check current border crossing times and vehicle insurance requirements. For a trip of this distance, flying is significantly faster. However, driving offers the flexibility to explore stops along the way.

Coordinates come from public place data for Collingwood and Grand Forks. 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 Collingwood to Grand Forks

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 20h 12min CAD 163 - CAD 200 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 11min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~24h 14min $80–$151* Budget
Train ~26h 16min $120–$351* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Collingwood & Grand Forks

Quick Facts

Collingwood
44.48°N, 80.22°W
America/Toronto
194m elevation
Grand Forks
47.93°N, 97.03°W
America/Chicago
253m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 279 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 70 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 29.8 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients