How far is Crookston, MN from East Grand Forks, MN?
The driving distance from Crookston, MN to East Grand Forks, MN is about 24.9 miles (40 km), with a travel time of about 00h 27m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 22.1 miles (35.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 55m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
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Human settlement in Polk County, Minnesota, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Crookston and East Grand Forks.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Crookston and East Grand Forks.
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Start on West Robert Street
102 m · 12 sec · West Robert Street
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Turn left onto North Broadway
1887 ft · 32 sec · North Broadway
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Turn left onto West 6th Street
2091 ft · 27 sec · West 6th Street
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Continue on University Avenue
21.5 mi · 25 min · University Avenue
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Turn left
2.6 mi · 4 min
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Turn right onto DeMers Avenue
15 m · 1 sec · DeMers Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · DeMers Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Crookston and East Grand Forks.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
University Avenue
Continue on University Avenue
21.5 mi · 00h 25m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Sunny leaving Crookston and Sunny near East Grand Forks.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Crookston to East Grand Forks?
The road trip is about 24.9 miles (40 km) and usually takes 00h 27m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Fisher is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12.4 miles from Crookston and 12.4 miles from East Grand Forks.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 22.1 miles (35.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.8 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:34 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.14 one way or $6.28 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Crookston and Sunny near East Grand Forks.
Stop Ideas Near Fisher
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City Hall Lot A
Grand Forks City Hall
Grand Forks Municipal Court
City Hall Lot B
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Fisher.
Grand Forks
Fargo
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Crookston and East Grand Forks. Straight-line distance: 22.11 mi (35.58 km).
#1 Crookston
City in Minnesota, United States
| Population | 419 |
| Coordinates | 47.7741400, -96.6081200 |
| Altitude | 267 |
| Country | United States |
#2 East Grand Forks
City in Polk County, Minnesota, United States of America
| Population | 8,401 |
| Coordinates | 47.9299800, -97.0245200 |
| Altitude | 253 |
| Country | United States |
End: Demers Avenue (-97.024614, 47.930031)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 40 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 49m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 18m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.57 | $3.14 | $6.28 |
| Mid-grade | $3.92 | $3.45 | $6.90 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $3.86 | $7.73 |
| Diesel | $4.86 | $4.28 | $8.56 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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