West Fargo, ND Road Trips
With 3 routes heading out and 2 heading in, West Fargo, ND works well as a modest departure point in the Great Plains. Routes from here tend to cover serious ground — the average trip runs 209 miles, so plan for multi-day adventures. Most routes from West Fargo, ND head west, giving the route network a clear directional lean.
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Trip Routes
5
Longest Drive
333.2 mi
New Town, ND
Quickest Drive
36m
Buffalo, ND
Plan Around West Fargo, ND
Popular Incoming Routes
Useful if West Fargo, ND is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.
Continue From West Fargo, ND
Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.
Trips from West Fargo, ND
Driving from West Fargo, ND
On average, trips departing from West Fargo, ND run 209 miles with a drive time of roughly 3h 46m. There is a healthy spread of short hops, medium drives, and longer road trips to pick from. The longest mapped route runs 333 miles (5h 49m), while the shortest is just 35 miles.
Popular Destinations
Drivers leaving West Fargo, ND most often head toward New Town, ND (333.2 mi, 5h 49m), Minot, ND (259.1 mi, 4h 53m), and Buffalo, ND (34.5 mi, 36m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.
Planning & Costs
Regular gas in ND currently averages around $3.96 per gallon. For the typical 209-mile trip from West Fargo, ND, budget about $32 in fuel one way, assuming 25 MPG. Longer hauls and premium fuel will cost proportionally more.
Most routes head west — leaving in the morning keeps the sun behind you for a more comfortable drive. Most trips take a half-day, so a morning start gets you there in time for lunch or an afternoon of exploring.
Frequently Asked Questions
There are 3 mapped routes leaving West Fargo, ND and 2 routes heading into West Fargo, ND, covering 5 total connections. Distances range from 35 to 333 miles.
The longest mapped route from West Fargo, ND covers 333 miles and takes approximately 5h 49m. Shorter options start at just 35 miles.
The average route from West Fargo, ND runs about 209 miles with a drive time of roughly 3h 46m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.
At current gas prices (about $3.96/gallon for regular), the average 209-mile trip from West Fargo, ND costs roughly $32 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.
The most popular road trip destinations from West Fargo, ND include New Town, ND, Minot, ND and Buffalo, ND. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.
West Fargo, ND by the Numbers
Recent demographic snapshot from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
Population
39,325
Median Income
$96,877
Median Home Value
$302,200
Median Age
32.7
Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-year (public domain). See our methodology for details.
West Fargo, ND at a Glance
Founded
1926
Elevation
896 ft
Area
6 mi²
Notable People from West Fargo, ND
A sampling of people born in West Fargo, ND.
Matt Strahm
1991
American professional baseball pitcher
City data from Wikidata (Q1001721), available under CC0. Photos from Wikimedia Commons under their respective licenses. See our methodology for details.
Traveler Guide to West Fargo, ND
West Fargo is a suburb in the Fargo/Moorhead metropolitan area. The city features a multitude of shopping and dining opportunities, as well as a number of lodging options. West Fargo's population exploded from fewer than 15,000 to more than 20,000 between 1990 and 2000, and continues to increase rapidly as Fargo and Moorhead to drive the growth of the entire metropolitan area.
1 Bonanzaville, USA Museum and Village, 1351 Main Avenue W, ☏ +1 701 282-2822. 36 buildings providing an insight into the earliest settlers, how they lived, what they possessed and the challenges they faced. Main museum, rotating gallery and village: adult $12, senior/collerge $10, student (6-16) $6, child (5 and under) or military with ID free. (updated Dec 2022)
1 Fix It Forward Speedway, 1805 Main Ave W, ☏ +1 701-282-2200. This half-mile banked dirt track styles itself "The Fastest Track in the Upper Midwest." It's popular for its amenities and for the quality and competitiveness of its racing. In addition to locals racing modifieds and street stockers, the speedway is also visited annually by the World of Outlaws. 2 Fargo Escape Room, 2220 Main Ave E, ☏ +1 701 532-1138, [email protected]. M noon-8:30PM, Tu-Th noon-9PM, F 12:30-10PM, Sa 11AM-10PM, Su 11AM-7PM. West Fargo's premier escape room. There's quite a few different rooms with booking online. (updated Apr 2025)
1 Thai Orchid Restaurant, 110 Main Ave E, ☏ +1 701 532-3211. 2 Maxwells Restaurant & Bar, 1380 9th St E, ☏ +1 701 277 9463. M-Sa 4-10PM. Unprepossessing exterior, but fine dining inside. (updated Jul 2024)
1 Rodeway Inn West Fargo Main Ave., 731 Main Ave W, ☏ +1 701 282-3266. Check-in: 3PM, check-out: 11AM. 2 Super 8 by Wyndham West Fargo Main Ave ND, 825 E Main Ave, ☏ +1 701 297-2970. Check-in: 3PM, check-out: 11AM.
West Fargo is located primarily on the north side of Interstate 94, immediately to the west of Fargo (hence its name). It can be reached by taking the 45th Street or Main Avenue exits from I-94, or by following Main Avenue or 13th Avenue west from Fargo. Fargo's Hector International Airport (FAR IATA) is served by Northwest, United, and Delta with multiple daily flights to Minneapolis, Denver, Chicago, Las Vegas, and Salt Lake City.
Travel tips adapted from West Fargo on Wikivoyage, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Content summarized; visit the source for the full article. See our methodology for how we use it.
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