Fargo to Houston: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1185.1 miles 1907.2 km · straight line
1317.5 miles actual route 2120.3 km · driving distance
22h 51min estimated drive time
$127 - $156 estimated fuel cost
~2h 53min flight time
176° S bearing direction

How far is Fargo from Houston?

The distance from Fargo to Houston is 1185.1 miles (1907.2 km) as the crow flies. Houston is located S of Fargo. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1317.5 miles, taking about 22h 51min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 53min. Both are located in United States — Fargo in North Dakota and Houston 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 Houston. 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 Houston

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 22h 51min $127 - $156 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 53min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~27h 25min $105–$198* Budget
Train ~29h 42min $158–$461* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Fargo & Houston

Quick Facts

Fargo
46.88°N, 96.79°W
America/Chicago
276m elevation
Houston
29.76°N, 95.37°W
America/Chicago
15m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 395 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 99 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 21 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM