Hamilton, Ontario, Canada to Williston: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1189.2 miles 1913.9 km · straight line
1427.1 miles estimated 2296.7 km · driving distance
28h 43min estimated drive time
CAD 231 - CAD 285 estimated fuel cost
~2h 54min flight time
295° WNW bearing direction

How far is Hamilton, Ontario, Canada from Williston?

The distance from Hamilton, Ontario, Canada to Williston is 1189.2 miles (1913.9 km) as the crow flies. Williston is located WNW of Hamilton, Ontario, Canada. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1427.1 miles, taking about 28h 43min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 54min. Hamilton, Ontario, Canada is in Ontario, Canada, while Williston is in North Dakota, United States.

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. Since you'll be heading mostly West, pack a good pair of sunglasses if you plan to drive during the late afternoon to avoid the harsh sun glare. 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 Hamilton, Ontario, Canada and Williston. 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 Hamilton, Ontario, Canada to Williston

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 28h 43min CAD 231 - CAD 285 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 54min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~34h 28min $114–$214* Budget
Train ~37h 20min $171–$499* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Hamilton, Ontario, Canada & Williston

Quick Facts

Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
43.26°N, 79.87°W
America/Toronto
78m elevation
Williston
48.15°N, 103.62°W
America/Chicago
572m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 396 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 99 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 20.9 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients