Driving from Fargo to Edmonton
Edmonton lies 1,395 km (867 mi) north-west of Fargo, -1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
Driving takes about 18 h 54 min without stops, over roughly 1,701 km (1,057 mi) of road; add breaks, fuel and any border.
| Fargo | Edmonton | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United States | Canada |
| Population | 118,523 | 1 million |
| Elevation | 279 m (915 ft) | 610 m (2,001 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-5 (America/Chicago) | UTC-6 (America/Edmonton) |
Clocks in Edmonton are 1 h behind Fargo right now, so a 18 h 54 min journey lands only 17 h 54 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Edmonton
Crossing from United States into Canada: money changes from the Dollar to the Dollar (CAD); the dialling code becomes +1; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q533806.
Where to book car hire from Fargo to Edmonton
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Staying in Edmonton
Our booking partner lists 383 places to stay in Edmonton. Of the 222 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (97), and 1 are five-star. Across 102 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.1 out of 10. Guests have left 88,853 reviews in total.
Book a hotel in Edmonton
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Common questions
How far is Edmonton from Fargo?
1,395 km (867 mi) in a straight line, north-west of Fargo; by road roughly 1,701 km (1,057 mi).
How long does it take to get from Fargo to Edmonton by car?
About 18 h 54 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Fargo and Edmonton?
Edmonton is 1 h behind at the moment (America/Edmonton against America/Chicago).
What currency do I need in Edmonton?
The Dollar (CAD).
Where can I stay in Edmonton?
Our booking partner lists 383 places to stay in Edmonton, bookable on this site.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 13 September 2026. Hotel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.