Fargo

Q: What cities are within 3 hours of Fargo?

No destinations in our database are within a 3-hour drive of Fargo; the closest is Minneapolis, about 3h 30min away.

Q: How many routes from Fargo?

Fargo has 1 driving route in our database with distance, drive time, and estimated gas cost.

North Dakota

Destinations

Fargo has 1 driving route in our database. The most popular drive from Fargo is to Minneapolis. Browse route details including drive time, distance, and gas costs below.

Driving Times from Fargo

1 destinations

Medium Trips — 1

Minneapolis

235 miles

3h 30min

Routes to Fargo

Minneapolis → Fargo

Frequently Asked Questions

How far is Fargo from Minneapolis?

Fargo is approximately 235 miles from Minneapolis, taking around 3h 30min.

What cities are within 3 hours of Fargo?

There are 0 cities within 3 hours, including nearby cities.

How many routes from Fargo?

Fargo has 1 routes in our database.

How Far Is Fargo from Major Cities?

Approximate road distances and non-stop drive times from Fargo to nearby major cities. The closest major hub is Minneapolis, roughly 255 miles away by road.

Minneapolis~255 mi · 4h 30m

Omaha~470 mi · 8h

Milwaukee~610 mi · 10h 30m

Kansas City~660 mi · 11h 30m

Chicago~680 mi · 11h 45m

Estimates assume typical highway speeds without extended stops; actual times vary with traffic and weather.

Nearest Major Airports to Fargo

If part of the trip is by air, these are the closest major airports to Fargo by road:

Fargo (FAR)~5 mi · 15 min

Minneapolis-St Paul (MSP)~265 mi · 4h 30m

Airport drive times are door-to-terminal estimates — add time for parking and security.

Driving from Fargo: What to Know

As a North Dakota starting point, Fargo gives drivers straightforward access to the Northern Plains's main corridors. Weekday mornings before 7 AM are typically the quietest time to get on the road, while Friday afternoons and holiday weekends see the heaviest traffic on routes out of town. The main corridor for trips listed on this page is I-90, so check for construction or closures on that route before setting out.

All drive times on this page assume normal conditions. Gas cost estimates use a 30 MPG vehicle at current average fuel prices — a hybrid or EV can cut that cost roughly in half, and you can compare electric options on our EV trip pages.