Aberdeen, South Dakota to Moscow: Road Trip Guide & Distance

889.2 miles 1431.1 km · straight line
1067.1 miles estimated 1717.3 km · driving distance
21h 28min estimated drive time
$103 - $126 estimated fuel cost
~2h 17min flight time
282° WNW bearing direction

How far is Aberdeen, South Dakota from Moscow?

The distance from Aberdeen, South Dakota to Moscow is 889.2 miles (1431.1 km) as the crow flies. Moscow is located WNW of Aberdeen, South Dakota. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1067.1 miles, taking about 21h 28min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 17min. Both are located in United States — Aberdeen, South Dakota in South Dakota and Moscow in Idaho.

This is a serious multi-day road trip! We strongly recommend breaking this journey up with an overnight stay to ensure you arrive safely and refreshed. Since you'll be heading mostly West, pack a good pair of sunglasses if you plan to drive during the late afternoon to avoid the harsh sun glare. For a trip of this distance, flying is significantly faster. However, driving offers the flexibility to explore stops along the way.

Coordinates come from public place data for Aberdeen, South Dakota and Moscow. The driving distance is estimated from straight-line distance with a road-factor model, so confirm the route in your navigation app. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Aberdeen, South Dakota to Moscow

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 21h 28min $103 - $126 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 17min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~25h 46min $85–$160* Budget
Train ~27h 54min $128–$373* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Aberdeen, South Dakota & Moscow

Quick Facts

Aberdeen, South Dakota
45.46°N, 98.49°W
America/Chicago
397m elevation
Moscow
46.73°N, 117.00°W
America/Los_Angeles
786m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 296 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 74 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 28 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients