Fargo to Los Angeles: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1426.1 miles 2295.1 km · straight line
1782.2 miles actual route 2868.1 km · driving distance
31h 22min estimated drive time
$172 - $211 estimated fuel cost
~3h 22min flight time
239° WSW bearing direction

How far is Fargo from Los Angeles?

The distance from Fargo to Los Angeles is 1426.1 miles (2295.1 km) as the crow flies. Los Angeles is located WSW of Fargo. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1782.2 miles, taking about 31h 22min. A direct flight would take roughly 3h 22min. Both are located in United States — Fargo in North Dakota and Los Angeles 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 Los Angeles. 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 Los Angeles

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 31h 22min $172 - $211 Flexible stops
Fly ~3h 22min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~37h 38min $143–$267* Budget
Train ~40h 47min $214–$624* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Fargo & Los Angeles

Quick Facts

Fargo
46.88°N, 96.79°W
America/Chicago
276m elevation
Los Angeles
34.05°N, 118.24°W
America/Los_Angeles
71m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 475 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 119 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 17.5 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM