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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
24.69 mi
00h 29m
Flight
22.11 mi
35.58 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
22.11 mi
Kilometers
35.58 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
24.69 mi
Kilometers
39.74 km
Drive Time
00h 29m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 00h 29m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Crookston
Sun, Apr 19, 7:49 AM CDT
Return by in East Grand Forks
Sun, Apr 19, 8:18 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave East Grand Forks
2026-04-19T07:19
Arrive Crookston
Sun, Apr 19, 7:49 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 29m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:30 AM to 7:30 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:30 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in East Grand Forks
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Fisher
MN

Human settlement in Polk County, Minnesota, United States of America

From East Grand Forks
12.3 mi
00h 14m
To Crookston
12.4 mi
00h 14m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
44°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
8 mph NW
Destination
41°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
7 mph NNW

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.

  1. 1

    Start on DeMers Avenue

    15 m · 8 sec · DeMers Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto 4th Street Northwest

    2.6 mi · 4 min · 4th Street Northwest

  3. 3

    Turn right onto US-2/MN-220

    19.5 mi · 23 min · US-2/MN-220

  4. 4

    Continue straight

    2.6 mi · 3 min

  5. 5

    Turn left onto West Robert Street

    14 m · 1 sec · West Robert Street

  6. 6

    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.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
6 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
24.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US-2/MN-220
22.1 mi · 90%
4th Street Northwest
2.55 mi · 10%
DeMers Avenue
0.01 mi
West Robert Street
0.01 mi
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 29m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.6 mi
22.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Fisher
00h 14m from East Grand Forks
Leave By
7:30 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

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.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Fisher and the surrounding midpoint area.
Stop photo coming soon
Scenic stop 12.4 mi away

City Hall Lot A

East Grand Forks , MN
412 2nd Ave N, East Grand Forks, MN 56721
Parking lot
Grand Forks City Hall
Meeting point 12.4 mi away

Grand Forks City Hall

Grand Forks , ND
255 N 4th St, Grand Forks, ND 58203
Rating 4.5/5 6 reviews City Hall
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 13.7 mi away

Grand Forks Municipal Court

Grand Forks , ND
1701 N Washington St, Grand Forks, ND 58203
Rating 3.0/5 3 reviews City courthouse
Stop photo coming soon
Scenic stop 12.4 mi away

City Hall Lot B

East Grand Forks , MN
401University Ave, East Grand Forks, MN 56721
Parking lot

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Fisher.

RAIL

Grand Forks

27 mi away
5555 DeMers Avenue
RAIL

Fargo

102 mi away
420 4th Street North

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).

East Grand Forks

#1 East Grand Forks

City in Polk County, Minnesota, United States of America

Population8,401
Coordinates47.9299800, -97.0245200
Altitude253
CountryUnited States
Crookston

#2 Crookston

City in Minnesota, United States

Population419
Coordinates47.7741400, -96.6081200
Altitude267
CountryUnited States
Start: East Grand Forks (-97.02452, 47.92998)
End: Crookston (-96.60812, 47.77414)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 40 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
0.87 gal
3.3 L · about $3.11
Round trip
$6.21
1.74 gal · 6.6 L
Estimated CO2
7.7 kg one way
Round trip: 15.5 kg / 34 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound 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.

Prices in Minnesota · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between East Grand Forks and Crookston. The current time is 07:19:10.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.