Fargo to Kansas City: Road Trip Guide & Distance

548.8 miles 883.2 km · straight line
600.6 miles actual route 966.6 km · driving distance
10h 18min estimated drive time
$58 - $71 estimated fuel cost
~1h 36min flight time
167° SSE bearing direction

How far is Fargo from Kansas City?

The distance from Fargo to Kansas City is 548.8 miles (883.2 km) as the crow flies. Kansas City is located SSE of Fargo. By car, the driving distance is approximately 600.6 miles, taking about 10h 18min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 36min. Both are located in United States — Fargo in North Dakota and Kansas City in Missouri.

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.

Coordinates come from public place data for Fargo and Kansas City. 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 Kansas City

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 10h 18min $58 - $71 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 36min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~12h 22min $48–$90* Budget
Train ~13h 23min $72–$210* Comfort

Flying saves significant time. Driving is better if you want flexibility and stops.

* Estimated range. Actual prices vary by date and provider.

Quick Facts

Fargo
46.88°N, 96.79°W
America/Chicago
276m elevation
Kansas City
39.10°N, 94.58°W
America/Chicago
277m elevation

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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 183 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 46 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 45.4 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM