Edmonton to West Fargo: Road Trip Guide & Distance

863.3 miles 1389.4 km · straight line
1036 miles estimated 1667.3 km · driving distance
20h 50min estimated drive time
CAD 168 - CAD 207 estimated fuel cost
~2h 14min flight time
116° ESE bearing direction

How far is Edmonton from West Fargo?

The distance from Edmonton to West Fargo is 863.3 miles (1389.4 km) as the crow flies. West Fargo is located ESE of Edmonton. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1036 miles, taking about 20h 50min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 14min. Edmonton is in Alberta, Canada, while West Fargo is in North Dakota, United States.

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. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility. Keep in mind this route crosses international borders. Don't forget your passport, and check current border crossing times and vehicle insurance requirements. 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 Edmonton 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 Edmonton to West Fargo

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 20h 50min CAD 168 - CAD 207 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 14min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~25h 0min $83–$155* Budget
Train ~27h 5min $124–$363* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Edmonton & West Fargo

Quick Facts

Edmonton
53.55°N, 113.49°W
America/Edmonton
668m 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 288 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 72 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 28.8 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients