Fernley to Moorhead: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1232.3 miles 1983.2 km · straight line
1478.7 miles estimated 2379.8 km · driving distance
29h 45min estimated drive time
$142 - $175 estimated fuel cost
~2h 59min flight time
59° ENE bearing direction

How far is Fernley from Moorhead?

The distance from Fernley to Moorhead is 1232.3 miles (1983.2 km) as the crow flies. Moorhead is located ENE of Fernley. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1478.7 miles, taking about 29h 45min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 59min. Both are located in United States — Fernley in Nevada and Moorhead in Minnesota.

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. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility. 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 Fernley 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 Fernley to Moorhead

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 29h 45min $142 - $175 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 59min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~35h 42min $118–$222* Budget
Train ~38h 41min $177–$518* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Fernley & Moorhead

Quick Facts

Fernley
39.61°N, 119.25°W
America/Los_Angeles
1268m 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 411 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 103 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 20.2 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients