Deadwood to Moorhead: Road Trip Guide & Distance

377.8 miles 608 km · straight line
453.4 miles estimated 729.6 km · driving distance
9h 7min estimated drive time
$44 - $54 estimated fuel cost
~1h 16min flight time
60° ENE bearing direction

How far is Deadwood from Moorhead?

The distance from Deadwood to Moorhead is 377.8 miles (608 km) as the crow flies. Moorhead is located ENE of Deadwood. By car, the driving distance is approximately 453.4 miles, taking about 9h 7min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 16min. Both are located in United States — Deadwood in South Dakota 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. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility.

Coordinates come from public place data for Deadwood 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 Deadwood to Moorhead

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 9h 7min $44 - $54 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 16min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~10h 56min $36–$68* Budget
Train ~8h 40min $54–$159* Comfort

Quick Facts

Deadwood
44.38°N, 103.73°W
America/Chicago
1393m 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 126 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 31 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 65.9 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients