Fort Collins to Moorhead: Road Trip Guide & Distance
How far is Fort Collins from Moorhead?
The distance from Fort Collins to Moorhead is 600.3 miles (966.1 km) as the crow flies. Moorhead is located NE of Fort Collins. By car, the driving distance is approximately 720.4 miles, taking about 14h 29min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 42min. Both are located in United States — Fort Collins in Colorado 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.
Coordinates come from public place data for Fort Collins 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 Fort Collins to Moorhead
Suggested Stops Between Fort Collins & Moorhead
- 1473 mi
Quick Facts
Did You Know?
- At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 200 hours of non-stop walking
- By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 50 hours
- You could travel this distance about 41.5 times to circle the Earth's equator