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Distance from Karlstad to Grafton

Driving Distance
52.6 mi 84.6 km
Flying Distance
42.5 mi 68.4 km

Route Information

The driving distance from Karlstad, Minnesota to Grafton, North Dakota is 52.6 mi (84.6 km)

The straight-line (air) distance is 42.5 mi (68.4 km)

The estimated flight time is 0 hr 5 min

The estimated travel time by road is 55 minutes

Traveling highway, moderate in a west direction. Average speeds around 61 mph.

Location Details

Origin:


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Place Karlstad
State/Province Minnesota
Country US
Latitude 48.577778
Longitude -96.519444
GPS 48.577778° N, 96.519444° W
Local Time 8:34 AM
Timezone America/Chicago

Destination:


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Place Grafton
State/Province North Dakota
Country US
Latitude 48.412211
Longitude -97.410634
GPS 48.412211° N, 97.410634° W
Local Time 8:34 AM
Timezone America/Chicago

Journey Summary

Traveling from Karlstad, Minnesota to Grafton, North Dakota covers 52.6 mi (84.6 km) in a west direction. This highway, moderate route typically takes 55 minutes under normal conditions.

Drivers have 3 route options between these locations (52.4-54.4 miles / 84-87 km). The primary route shown here saves 4 minutes compared to alternatives.

The route features scenic views along the way. with average speeds around 61 mph (98 km/h).

Available Routes

MN-11 W and ND-17 W
52.6 mi 55 minutes
Shortest
MN-11 W and ND-66 W
54.4 mi 58 minutes
MN-11 W
52.4 mi 54 minutes
Fastest

How is the distance calculated?

Driving distances are based on actual road data. We use advanced routing algorithms that consider traffic, tolls, highways, and local streets. For air distances (as the crow flies), we use the Vincenty formula. It's a precise method that accounts for the Earth's shape and provides accuracy up to 0.5 mm.

When multiple route options exist, we display both the shortest and fastest paths. Travel times are estimated based on typical speeds for each road type, though actual times may vary with traffic and weather conditions. All distances are shown in both miles and kilometers for convenience.