Grand Forks to Sault Ste. Marie: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Grand Forks from Sault Ste. Marie?

The distance from Grand Forks to Sault Ste. Marie is 603.1 miles (970.6 km) as the crow flies. Sault Ste. Marie is located E of Grand Forks. By car, the driving distance is approximately 723.7 miles, taking about 14h 34min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 43min. Grand Forks is in North Dakota, United States, while Sault Ste. Marie 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.

Coordinates come from public place data for Grand Forks and Sault Ste. Marie. 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.