Grand Forks to Oakville: Road Trip Guide & Distance

890.3 miles 1432.8 km · straight line
1068.4 miles estimated 1719.4 km · driving distance
21h 30min estimated drive time
$103 - $127 estimated fuel cost
~2h 17min flight time
104° ESE bearing direction

How far is Grand Forks from Oakville?

The distance from Grand Forks to Oakville is 890.3 miles (1432.8 km) as the crow flies. Oakville is located ESE of Grand Forks. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1068.4 miles, taking about 21h 30min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 17min. Grand Forks is in North Dakota, United States, while Oakville 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 Oakville. 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 Oakville

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 21h 30min $103 - $127 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 17min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~25h 48min $85–$160* Budget
Train ~27h 57min $128–$374* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Grand Forks & Oakville

Quick Facts

Grand Forks
47.93°N, 97.03°W
America/Chicago
253m elevation
Oakville
43.45°N, 79.68°W
America/Toronto
99m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 297 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 74 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 28 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients