Grand Forks to Kingston, Ontario, Canada: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1014.2 miles 1632.2 km · straight line
1217 miles estimated 1958.6 km · driving distance
24h 29min estimated drive time
$117 - $144 estimated fuel cost
~2h 32min flight time
97° E bearing direction

How far is Grand Forks from Kingston, Ontario, Canada?

The distance from Grand Forks to Kingston, Ontario, Canada is 1014.2 miles (1632.2 km) as the crow flies. Kingston, Ontario, Canada is located E of Grand Forks. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1217 miles, taking about 24h 29min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 32min. Grand Forks is in North Dakota, United States, while Kingston, Ontario, Canada is in Ontario, Canada.

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. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility. 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 Grand Forks and Kingston, Ontario, Canada. 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 Kingston, Ontario, Canada

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 24h 29min $117 - $144 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 32min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~29h 23min $97–$183* Budget
Train ~31h 50min $146–$426* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Grand Forks & Kingston, Ontario, Canada

Quick Facts

Grand Forks
47.93°N, 97.03°W
America/Chicago
253m elevation
Kingston, Ontario, Canada
44.23°N, 76.48°W
America/Toronto
70m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 338 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 85 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 24.6 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients