Grand Forks to Owen Sound: Road Trip Guide & Distance

801.3 miles 1289.6 km · straight line
961.6 miles estimated 1547.5 km · driving distance
19h 21min estimated drive time
$93 - $114 estimated fuel cost
~2h 7min flight time
101° E bearing direction

How far is Grand Forks from Owen Sound?

The distance from Grand Forks to Owen Sound is 801.3 miles (1289.6 km) as the crow flies. Owen Sound is located E of Grand Forks. By car, the driving distance is approximately 961.6 miles, taking about 19h 21min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 7min. Grand Forks is in North Dakota, United States, while Owen Sound 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 Owen Sound. 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 Owen Sound

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 19h 21min $93 - $114 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 7min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~23h 13min $77–$144* Budget
Train ~25h 9min $115–$337* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Grand Forks & Owen Sound

Quick Facts

Grand Forks
47.93°N, 97.03°W
America/Chicago
253m elevation
Owen Sound
44.57°N, 80.94°W
America/Toronto
180m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 267 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 67 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 31.1 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients