Des Moines to Fargo by train
Fargo lies 639 km (397 mi) north of Des Moines, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 8 h 39 min at the speeds typical of United States rail, over roughly 780 km (484 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
| Des Moines | Fargo | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United States | United States |
| Population | 214,133 | 118,523 |
| Elevation | 264 m (866 ft) | 279 m (915 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-5 (America/Chicago) | UTC-5 (America/Chicago) |
| Stations on record | Des Moines Union Station, East Des Moines Union Depot | Fargo Railway Station, Northern Pacific Railway Depot |
| Postal codes | 50301–50983 | 58102–58126 |
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Common questions
How far is Fargo from Des Moines?
639 km (397 mi) in a straight line, north of Des Moines; by road roughly 780 km (484 mi).
How long does it take to get from Des Moines to Fargo by train?
About 8 h 39 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Des Moines and Fargo?
No, both are on America/Chicago at the moment.
Where these facts come from
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- 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 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel 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.