Fargo to Newton, Iowa: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Fargo from Newton, Iowa?

The distance from Fargo to Newton, Iowa is 402.6 miles (648 km) as the crow flies. Newton, Iowa is located SSE of Fargo. By car, the driving distance is approximately 483.2 miles, taking about 9h 43min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 19min. Both are located in United States — Fargo in North Dakota and Newton, Iowa in Iowa.

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 Newton, Iowa. 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.