Eau Claire to Moorhead: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Eau Claire from Moorhead?

The distance from Eau Claire to Moorhead is 290.9 miles (468.2 km) as the crow flies. Moorhead is located WNW of Eau Claire. By car, the driving distance is approximately 363.7 miles, taking about 7h 19min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 5min. Both are located in United States — Eau Claire 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 Eau Claire 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.