Fargo to Fort Worth: Road Trip Guide & Distance

976.1 miles 1570.9 km · straight line
1072.9 miles actual route 1726.7 km · driving distance
18h 29min estimated drive time
$103 - $127 estimated fuel cost
~2h 28min flight time
182° S bearing direction

How far is Fargo from Fort Worth?

The distance from Fargo to Fort Worth is 976.1 miles (1570.9 km) as the crow flies. Fort Worth is located S of Fargo. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1072.9 miles, taking about 18h 29min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 28min. Both are located in United States — Fargo in North Dakota and Fort Worth in Texas.

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. As you head South, expect warmer temperatures. Make sure your car's AC is working well before embarking on this journey. 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 Fargo and Fort Worth. 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 Fargo to Fort Worth

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 18h 29min $103 - $127 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 28min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~22h 11min $86–$161* Budget
Train ~24h 2min $129–$376* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Fargo & Fort Worth

Quick Facts

Fargo
46.88°N, 96.79°W
America/Chicago
276m elevation
Fort Worth
32.76°N, 97.33°W
America/Chicago
203m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 325 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 81 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 25.5 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM