What day trips can I take from Fargo?

Good day trips from Fargo (roughly under 100 miles) include Grand Forks — close enough to visit and return in a day.

Which nearby cities are best for a weekend getaway from Fargo?

For an overnight or weekend trip from Fargo, consider Saint Cloud — far enough to feel like a change of scene but still an easy hop.

How do I get from Fargo to nearby cities?

Most nearby cities are reachable by car, train or bus; for the longer hops a regional flight can be quicker. Tap any city in the table for its full distance, drive-time and flight-time breakdown, or use our distance and flight calculators for a specific route.

Cities Near Fargo

Cities near Fargo, North Dakota: 10 notable destinations within day-trip and weekend range, including Grand Forks, Saint Cloud, Bismarck. Compare distance, drive time and flight time, with day-trip and getaway ideas.

The closest notable city to Fargo, North Dakota is Grand Forks, about 73 mi (118 km) away — roughly 1 hr 42 min by road. Below, 10 nearby cities are ranked by distance, with real drive and flight estimates and whether each works best as a day trip or an overnight getaway.

City	Distance	Drive	Flight	Best for
Grand Forks	73 mi / 118 km	1 hr 42 min	Drive/rail	Day trip / overnight
Saint Cloud	155 mi / 250 km	3 hr 36 min	Drive/rail	Weekend getaway
Bismarck	189 mi / 304 km	4 hr 7 min	51 min	Weekend getaway
Maple Grove	203 mi / 327 km	4 hr 26 min	52 min	Short break
West Coon Rapids	203 mi / 327 km	4 hr 26 min	52 min	Short break
Minnetonka	208 mi / 335 km	4 hr 33 min	53 min	Short break
Winnipeg	208 mi / 335 km	4 hr 33 min	53 min	Short break
Minneapolis	214 mi / 345 km	4 hr 40 min	54 min	Short break
Edina	215 mi / 346 km	4 hr 41 min	54 min	Short break
Duluth	221 mi / 356 km	4 hr 50 min	54 min	Short break

Day trips from Fargo

Within about 100 miles and easy to visit in a day: Grand Forks. These are close enough to go and return without an overnight stay.

Weekend getaways from Fargo

Far enough for a change of scene but still an easy hop: Saint Cloud. Worth an overnight or a full weekend.

Getting around

Nearby cities are usually quickest by car or train; for the longer hops a regional flight can save time. Tap any city above for its full distance, driving-time and flight-time breakdown, or plan a specific route with the tools below.

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Frequently asked questions

Notable cities near Fargo include Grand Forks, Saint Cloud, Bismarck, Maple Grove, West Coon Rapids. The closest is Grand Forks, about 73 miles (118 km) away. The table above lists each with its distance, drive time and best use.

Cities Near Fargo

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