Buffalo, New York to West Fargo: Road Trip Guide & Distance

921.9 miles 1483.7 km · straight line
1106.3 miles estimated 1780.4 km · driving distance
22h 15min estimated drive time
$106 - $131 estimated fuel cost
~2h 21min flight time
294° WNW bearing direction

How far is Buffalo, New York from West Fargo?

The distance from Buffalo, New York to West Fargo is 921.9 miles (1483.7 km) as the crow flies. West Fargo is located WNW of Buffalo, New York. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1106.3 miles, taking about 22h 15min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 21min. Both are located in United States — Buffalo, New York in New York and West 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 Buffalo, New York and West Fargo. The driving distance is estimated from straight-line distance with a road-factor model, so confirm the route in your navigation app. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Buffalo, New York to West Fargo

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 22h 15min $106 - $131 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 21min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~26h 42min $89–$166* Budget
Train ~28h 56min $133–$387* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Buffalo, New York & West Fargo

Quick Facts

Buffalo, New York
42.89°N, 78.88°W
America/New_York
183m elevation
West Fargo
46.88°N, 96.90°W
America/Chicago
273m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 307 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 77 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 27 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients