How far is East Grand Forks, MN from Crookston, MN?
The driving distance from East Grand Forks, MN to Crookston, MN is about 24.7 miles (39.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 29m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 22.1 miles (35.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 59m 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.
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Halfway Point
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Human settlement in Polk County, Minnesota, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between East Grand Forks and Crookston.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between East Grand Forks and Crookston.
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Start on DeMers Avenue
15 m · 8 sec · DeMers Avenue
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Turn left onto 4th Street Northwest
2.6 mi · 4 min · 4th Street Northwest
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Turn right onto US-2/MN-220
19.5 mi · 23 min · US-2/MN-220
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Continue straight
2.6 mi · 3 min
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Turn left onto West Robert Street
14 m · 1 sec · West Robert Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Robert Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between East Grand Forks and Crookston.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
US-2/MN-220
Turn right onto US-2/MN-220
19.5 mi · 00h 23m
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 East Grand Forks and Sunny near Crookston.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from East Grand Forks to Crookston?
The road trip is about 24.7 miles (39.7 km) and usually takes 00h 29m 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 12.3 miles from East Grand Forks and 12.4 miles from Crookston.
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 2.6 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 7:30 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.11 one way or $6.21 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around East Grand Forks and Sunny near Crookston.
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 East Grand Forks and Crookston. Straight-line distance: 22.11 mi (35.58 km).
#1 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 |
#2 Crookston
City in Minnesota, United States
| Population | 419 |
| Coordinates | 47.7741400, -96.6081200 |
| Altitude | 267 |
| Country | United States |
End: Crookston (-96.60812, 47.77414)
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 | $3.11 | $6.21 |
| Mid-grade | $3.92 | $3.41 | $6.82 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $3.82 | $7.64 |
| Diesel | $4.86 | $4.23 | $8.46 |
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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