Kansas City to West Fargo: Road Trip Guide & Distance

549.8 miles 884.8 km · straight line
600.7 miles actual route 966.8 km · driving distance
10h 17min estimated drive time
$58 - $71 estimated fuel cost
~1h 36min flight time
348° NNW bearing direction

How far is Kansas City from West Fargo?

The distance from Kansas City to West Fargo is 549.8 miles (884.8 km) as the crow flies. West Fargo is located NNW of Kansas City. By car, the driving distance is approximately 600.7 miles, taking about 10h 17min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 36min. Both are located in United States — Kansas City in Missouri and West Fargo in North Dakota.

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.

Coordinates come from public place data for Kansas City and West Fargo. 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 Kansas City to West Fargo

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 10h 17min $58 - $71 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 36min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~12h 20min $48–$90* Budget
Train ~13h 22min $72–$210* Comfort

Quick Facts

Kansas City
39.10°N, 94.58°W
America/Chicago
277m elevation
West Fargo
46.88°N, 96.90°W
America/Chicago
273m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 183 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 46 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 45.3 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM