Fargo to Long Beach, California: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1437.9 miles 2314.1 km · straight line
1795.9 miles actual route 2890.2 km · driving distance
31h 43min estimated drive time
$173 - $213 estimated fuel cost
~3h 24min flight time
239° WSW bearing direction

How far is Fargo from Long Beach, California?

The distance from Fargo to Long Beach, California is 1437.9 miles (2314.1 km) as the crow flies. Long Beach, California is located WSW of Fargo. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1795.9 miles, taking about 31h 43min. A direct flight would take roughly 3h 24min. Both are located in United States — Fargo in North Dakota and Long Beach, California in California.

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. 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 Long Beach, California. 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 Long Beach, California

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 31h 43min $173 - $213 Flexible stops
Fly ~3h 24min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~38h 4min $144–$269* Budget
Train ~41h 14min $216–$629* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Fargo & Long Beach, California

Quick Facts

Fargo
46.88°N, 96.79°W
America/Chicago
276m elevation
Long Beach, California
33.77°N, 118.19°W
America/Los_Angeles
9m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 479 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 120 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 17.3 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM