Eau Claire to Grand Forks: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Eau Claire from Grand Forks?

The distance from Eau Claire to Grand Forks is 340.3 miles (547.7 km) as the crow flies. Grand Forks is located NW of Eau Claire. By car, the driving distance is approximately 408.4 miles, taking about 8h 13min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 11min. Both are located in United States — Eau Claire in Wisconsin and Grand Forks in North Dakota.

This is a solid day of driving. Be sure to take breaks every 2-3 hours to avoid driver fatigue, and plan your meals ahead of time. 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.

Coordinates come from public place data for Eau Claire 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.