Fargo to Lawton: Road Trip Guide & Distance

851.8 miles 1370.8 km · straight line
1022.2 miles estimated 1645 km · driving distance
20h 34min estimated drive time
$98 - $121 estimated fuel cost
~2h 13min flight time
186° S bearing direction

How far is Fargo from Lawton?

The distance from Fargo to Lawton is 851.8 miles (1370.8 km) as the crow flies. Lawton is located S of Fargo. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1022.2 miles, taking about 20h 34min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 13min. Both are located in United States — Fargo in North Dakota and Lawton in Oklahoma.

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 Lawton. 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 Lawton

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 20h 34min $98 - $121 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 13min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~24h 41min $82–$153* Budget
Train ~26h 44min $123–$358* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Fargo & Lawton

Quick Facts

Fargo
46.88°N, 96.79°W
America/Chicago
276m elevation
Lawton
34.61°N, 98.39°W
America/Chicago
339m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 284 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 71 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 29.2 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients