Fargo to Moline: Road Trip Guide & Distance

483.7 miles 778.5 km · straight line
580.5 miles estimated 934.2 km · driving distance
11h 41min estimated drive time
$56 - $69 estimated fuel cost
~1h 28min flight time
138° SE bearing direction

How far is Fargo from Moline?

The distance from Fargo to Moline is 483.7 miles (778.5 km) as the crow flies. Moline is located SE of Fargo. By car, the driving distance is approximately 580.5 miles, taking about 11h 41min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 28min. Both are located in United States — Fargo in North Dakota and Moline in Illinois.

This is a solid day of driving. Be sure to take breaks every 2-3 hours to avoid driver fatigue, and plan your meals ahead of time. 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 Moline. 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 Moline

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 11h 41min $56 - $69 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 28min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~14h 1min $46–$87* Budget
Train ~11h 6min $70–$203* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Fargo & Moline

Quick Facts

Fargo
46.88°N, 96.79°W
America/Chicago
276m elevation
Moline
41.51°N, 90.52°W
America/Chicago
176m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 161 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 40 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 51.5 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients