Fargo to Fort Collins: Road Trip Guide & Distance

599.7 miles 965.2 km · straight line
719.7 miles estimated 1158.2 km · driving distance
14h 29min estimated drive time
$69 - $85 estimated fuel cost
~1h 42min flight time
227° SW bearing direction

How far is Fargo from Fort Collins?

The distance from Fargo to Fort Collins is 599.7 miles (965.2 km) as the crow flies. Fort Collins is located SW of Fargo. By car, the driving distance is approximately 719.7 miles, taking about 14h 29min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 42min. Both are located in United States — Fargo in North Dakota and Fort Collins in Colorado.

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.

Coordinates come from public place data for Fargo and Fort Collins. 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 Fargo to Fort Collins

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 14h 29min $69 - $85 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 42min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~17h 23min $58–$108* Budget
Train ~18h 50min $86–$252* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Fargo & Fort Collins

Quick Facts

Fargo
46.88°N, 96.79°W
America/Chicago
276m elevation
Fort Collins
40.59°N, 105.08°W
America/Denver
1525m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 200 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 50 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 41.5 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients