Drive or Fly: New Town, ND to West Fargo, ND?

Side-by-side comparison of driving versus flying for this route. Costs, time, and trade-offs at a glance.

Driving wins

Medium

No scheduled commercial flights found for MOT–FAR. At 333 miles, driving is the only practical option.

Passengers:

Vehicle:

Find Your Vehicle (EPA fuel economy data)

Drive

Door to Door

5h 50m

Distance

333.2 mi

Total Cost

$109

CO2

135 kg

Cost Breakdown

Diesel$74

Hotel (1 room, 0 nights) $0

Meals (1 pax, 1 day) $35

+ No luggage restrictions or TSA lines

+ Comfortable one-day drive

+ Stop anywhere along the route

+ Have your own car at the destination

+ Likely faster door-to-door than flying

− Wear and tear on vehicle

− Fuel price fluctuations

Plan the drive

Fly

Door to Door

4h 12m

33m in the air

Air Distance

272 mi

Total Cost

$186

CO2

69 kg

Door-to-Door Timeline

New Town, ND → MOT 89m

Check-in & Security 90m

Flight 33m

Arrival & Baggage 30m

FAR → West Fargo, ND 10m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $131) $131

Rental car (1 day)$55

Airports

New Town, ND MOT — Minot International Airport 59 mi, ~89m drive

West Fargo, ND FAR — Hector International Airport 5 mi, ~10m drive

No scheduled flights found

No commercial flights between MOT and FAR. Flight estimates above are theoretical.

+ Less physical fatigue

+ Predictable arrival time

− Airport security and check-in overhead

− No scheduled commercial flights found for this route

− May need a rental car at destination

− Luggage fees and restrictions

− Less flexibility for stops along the way

Train

Amtrak

Door to Door

8h 25m

6h 59m on rail

Total Cost

$56

CO2

16 kg

Route

Empire Builder

Door-to-Door Timeline

New Town, ND → Stanley Amtrak Station 36m

Boarding 30m

Train ride 419m

Arrival 10m

Fargo Amtrak Station → West Fargo, ND 10m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $56) $56

Estimated based on distance. Check amtrak.com for current prices.

Stations

From Stanley Amtrak Station 24 mi, ~36m drive

To Fargo Amtrak Station 5 mi, ~10m drive

Service

Direct

Frequency

~4/week

+ Spacious seating with legroom and power outlets

+ Walk around freely during the trip

+ No driving fatigue — relax or work en route

+ Much lower carbon footprint than driving or flying

− Limited schedule — about 4 trips per week

− Amtrak delays can be unpredictable

− Need transportation to/from station

− Less flexibility than driving

At a Glance

	Drive	Fly	Train
Door-to-door time	5h 50m	4h 12m	8h 25m
Total cost (1 person)	$109	$186	$56
Carbon footprint	135 kg CO₂	69 kg CO₂	16 kg CO₂
Flexibility	High	Low
Luggage	Unlimited	Restricted
Reliability	Weather dependent	Data unavailable

Drive data: OSRM routing, EIA fuel prices

Flight data: Statistical estimate

Airports: OurAirports

Transit: Amtrak GTFS — fares estimated

Confidence: Medium — airports identified, fares estimated

Costs are estimates. Actual flight prices vary by airline, date, and booking time. Drive costs based on OSRM routing, EIA fuel prices. Computed Apr 19, 2026.

Route Options

2 different routes between these cities.

Fastest

333.2 mi 5h 49m

via I 94, US 83, US 83; ND 1804

Shortest (+8 min)

311.9 mi 5h 57m

via I 94; US 52, US 52, ND 23

Decided to drive? See the full trip plan from New Town, ND to West Fargo, ND with stops, fuel costs, and turn-by-turn directions.