Appleton to Moorhead: Road Trip Guide & Distance

442.2 miles 711.7 km · straight line
530.7 miles estimated 854 km · driving distance
10h 41min estimated drive time
$51 - $63 estimated fuel cost
~1h 23min flight time
297° WNW bearing direction

How far is Appleton from Moorhead?

The distance from Appleton to Moorhead is 442.2 miles (711.7 km) as the crow flies. Moorhead is located WNW of Appleton. By car, the driving distance is approximately 530.7 miles, taking about 10h 41min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 23min. Both are located in United States — Appleton in Wisconsin and Moorhead in Minnesota.

This is a solid day of driving. Be sure to take breaks every 2-3 hours to avoid driver fatigue, and plan your meals ahead of time. 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.

Coordinates come from public place data for Appleton and Moorhead. 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 Appleton to Moorhead

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 10h 41min $51 - $63 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 23min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~12h 49min $42–$80* Budget
Train ~10h 9min $64–$186* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Appleton & Moorhead

Quick Facts

Appleton
44.26°N, 88.42°W
America/Chicago
242m elevation
Moorhead
46.87°N, 96.77°W
America/Chicago
276m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 147 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 37 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 56.3 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients