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

845 miles 1359.9 km · straight line
1014 miles estimated 1631.9 km · driving distance
20h 24min estimated drive time
$98 - $120 estimated fuel cost
~2h 12min flight time
99° E bearing direction

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

The distance from Grand Forks to Midland, Ontario, Canada is 845 miles (1359.9 km) as the crow flies. Midland, Ontario, Canada is located E of Grand Forks. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1014 miles, taking about 20h 24min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 12min. Grand Forks is in North Dakota, United States, while Midland, 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 Midland, 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 Midland, Ontario, Canada

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 20h 24min $98 - $120 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 12min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~24h 29min $81–$152* Budget
Train ~26h 31min $122–$355* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Grand Forks & Midland, Ontario, Canada

Quick Facts

Grand Forks
47.93°N, 97.03°W
America/Chicago
253m elevation
Midland, Ontario, Canada
44.75°N, 79.88°W
America/Toronto
195m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 282 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 70 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 29.5 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients