Fargo to Reno: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1259.8 miles 2027.5 km · straight line
1511.8 miles estimated 2433 km · driving distance
30h 25min estimated drive time
$145 - $179 estimated fuel cost
~3h 2min flight time
255° WSW bearing direction

How far is Fargo from Reno?

The distance from Fargo to Reno is 1259.8 miles (2027.5 km) as the crow flies. Reno is located WSW of Fargo. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1511.8 miles, taking about 30h 25min. A direct flight would take roughly 3h 2min. Both are located in United States — Fargo in North Dakota and Reno in Nevada.

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 Reno. 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 Reno

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 30h 25min $145 - $179 Flexible stops
Fly ~3h 2min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~36h 30min $121–$227* Budget
Train ~39h 33min $181–$529* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Fargo & Reno

Quick Facts

Fargo
46.88°N, 96.79°W
America/Chicago
276m elevation
Reno
39.53°N, 119.81°W
America/Los_Angeles
1373m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 420 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 105 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 19.8 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients