Grand Forks to Milwaukee: Road Trip Guide & Distance

555.6 miles 894.2 km · straight line
652 miles actual route 1049.3 km · driving distance
11h 46min estimated drive time
$63 - $77 estimated fuel cost
~1h 37min flight time
124° SE bearing direction

How far is Grand Forks from Milwaukee?

The distance from Grand Forks to Milwaukee is 555.6 miles (894.2 km) as the crow flies. Milwaukee is located SE of Grand Forks. By car, the driving distance is approximately 652 miles, taking about 11h 46min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 37min. Both are located in United States — Grand Forks in North Dakota and Milwaukee in Wisconsin.

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.

Coordinates come from public place data for Grand Forks and Milwaukee. The driving distance uses an OSRM road-route result when route data is available. 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 Milwaukee

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 11h 46min $63 - $77 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 37min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~14h 7min $52–$98* Budget
Train ~15h 18min $78–$228* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Grand Forks & Milwaukee

Quick Facts

Grand Forks
47.93°N, 97.03°W
America/Chicago
253m elevation
Milwaukee
43.04°N, 87.91°W
America/Chicago
188m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 185 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 46 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 44.8 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM