Fargo to Memphis: Road Trip Guide & Distance

882.4 miles 1420.1 km · straight line
1051.4 miles actual route 1692.1 km · driving distance
19h 19min estimated drive time
$101 - $125 estimated fuel cost
~2h 17min flight time
154° SSE bearing direction

How far is Fargo from Memphis?

The distance from Fargo to Memphis is 882.4 miles (1420.1 km) as the crow flies. Memphis is located SSE of Fargo. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1051.4 miles, taking about 19h 19min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 17min. Both are located in United States — Fargo in North Dakota and Memphis in Tennessee.

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. 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 Memphis. 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 Memphis

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 19h 19min $101 - $125 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 17min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~23h 11min $84–$158* Budget
Train ~25h 7min $126–$368* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Fargo & Memphis

Quick Facts

Fargo
46.88°N, 96.79°W
America/Chicago
276m elevation
Memphis
35.15°N, 90.05°W
America/Chicago
102m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 294 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 74 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 28.2 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM