Niagara Falls, Ontario, Canada to Williston: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1230 miles 1979.5 km · straight line
1476 miles estimated 2375.4 km · driving distance
29h 42min estimated drive time
CAD 239 - CAD 295 estimated fuel cost
~2h 58min flight time
295° WNW bearing direction

How far is Niagara Falls, Ontario, Canada from Williston?

The distance from Niagara Falls, Ontario, Canada to Williston is 1230 miles (1979.5 km) as the crow flies. Williston is located WNW of Niagara Falls, Ontario, Canada. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1476 miles, taking about 29h 42min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 58min. Niagara Falls, 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 Niagara Falls, 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 Niagara Falls, Ontario, Canada to Williston

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 29h 42min CAD 239 - CAD 295 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 58min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~35h 38min $118–$221* Budget
Train ~38h 37min $177–$517* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Niagara Falls, Ontario, Canada & Williston

Quick Facts

Niagara Falls, Ontario, Canada
43.09°N, 79.08°W
America/Toronto
180m 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 410 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 103 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 20.2 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients