How far am I from the North Dakota border?
Use your location to measure the straight-line distance from where you are to the nearest point of North Dakota: from outside the state, that is the way in; from inside, the calculator says so and measures to its line with Minnesota, Montana and South Dakota or its coast, whichever is nearest.
How far are you from North Dakota?
On a phone this uses GPS. The calculator opens with North Dakota already selected and measures from your exact spot.
What borders North Dakota?
North Dakota borders Minnesota, Montana and South Dakota, and has an international border with Canada. North Dakota is shown in green and the states it borders in blue; click one to open its page.
- North Dakota
- Neighbouring states
- Canada
How far North Dakota's cities are from its borders
| City | Nearest border with | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Grand Forks | Minnesota | 0.2 miles (0.3 km) |
| Fargo | Minnesota | 0.4 miles (0.7 km) |
| Bismarck | South Dakota | 60 miles (96 km) |
Straight-line distance from each city centre to the nearest point of the border, measured October 8, 2026. On the Great Lakes and along rivers the state line runs through the water. A city whose nearest edge is the coast is left out.
Questions
How far am I from the North Dakota border?
Tap "Use my location" on this page. On a phone it uses GPS, and the calculator measures the straight-line distance from where you are to the nearest point of North Dakota, in miles and kilometers.
What borders North Dakota?
North Dakota borders Minnesota, Montana and South Dakota, and has an international border with Canada.
Is this the driving distance?
No. It is the straight-line distance (as the crow flies) to the nearest point of the state. The drive to the state line is usually longer.
What if I am already in North Dakota?
The calculator says you are inside North Dakota and gives the distance to its nearest edge, which can be its coast rather than a land border. It also shows how far you are from your own state's border and the country border.