Atlanta to Fargo: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1114.9 miles 1794.3 km · straight line
1336.9 miles actual route 2151.5 km · driving distance
24h 41min estimated drive time
$129 - $158 estimated fuel cost
~2h 45min flight time
328° NNW bearing direction

How far is Atlanta from Fargo?

The distance from Atlanta to Fargo is 1114.9 miles (1794.3 km) as the crow flies. Fargo is located NNW of Atlanta. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1336.9 miles, taking about 24h 41min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 45min. Both are located in United States — Atlanta in Georgia and Fargo in North Dakota.

This is a serious multi-day road trip! We strongly recommend breaking this journey up with an overnight stay to ensure you arrive safely and refreshed. Since you'll be heading mostly West, pack a good pair of sunglasses if you plan to drive during the late afternoon to avoid the harsh sun glare. For a trip of this distance, flying is significantly faster. However, driving offers the flexibility to explore stops along the way.

Coordinates come from public place data for Atlanta and Fargo. The driving distance uses an OSRM road-route result when route data is available. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Atlanta to Fargo

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 24h 41min $129 - $158 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 45min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~29h 37min $107–$201* Budget
Train ~32h 5min $160–$468* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Atlanta & Fargo

Quick Facts

Atlanta
33.75°N, 84.39°W
America/New_York
320m elevation
Fargo
46.88°N, 96.79°W
America/Chicago
276m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 372 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 93 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 22.3 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM