Grand Forks to Ham Lake: Road Trip Guide & Distance

257.7 miles 414.7 km · straight line
322.1 miles estimated 518.4 km · driving distance
6h 29min estimated drive time
$31 - $38 estimated fuel cost
~1h 1min flight time
134° SE bearing direction

How far is Grand Forks from Ham Lake?

The distance from Grand Forks to Ham Lake is 257.7 miles (414.7 km) as the crow flies. Ham Lake is located SE of Grand Forks. By car, the driving distance is approximately 322.1 miles, taking about 6h 29min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 1min. Both are located in United States — Grand Forks in North Dakota and Ham Lake in Minnesota.

For a drive of this length, it's recommended to plan at least one quick rest stop to stretch your legs and grab a coffee. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility.

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

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 6h 29min $31 - $38 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 1min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~7h 47min $26–$48* Budget
Train ~6h 10min $39–$113* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Grand Forks & Ham Lake

Quick Facts

Grand Forks
47.93°N, 97.03°W
America/Chicago
253m elevation
Ham Lake
45.25°N, 93.25°W
America/Chicago
274m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 86 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 21 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 96.6 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients