Grand Forks to Orillia: Road Trip Guide & Distance

869.7 miles 1399.7 km · straight line
1043.7 miles estimated 1679.6 km · driving distance
21h 0min estimated drive time
$100 - $124 estimated fuel cost
~2h 15min flight time
99° E bearing direction

How far is Grand Forks from Orillia?

The distance from Grand Forks to Orillia is 869.7 miles (1399.7 km) as the crow flies. Orillia is located E of Grand Forks. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1043.7 miles, taking about 21h 0min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 15min. Grand Forks is in North Dakota, United States, while Orillia 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 Orillia. 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 Orillia

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 21h 0min $100 - $124 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 15min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~25h 12min $83–$157* Budget
Train ~27h 18min $125–$365* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Grand Forks & Orillia

Quick Facts

Grand Forks
47.93°N, 97.03°W
America/Chicago
253m elevation
Orillia
44.61°N, 79.42°W
America/Toronto
232m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 290 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 72 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 28.6 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients