Gillette to Moorhead: Road Trip Guide & Distance

458.1 miles 737.3 km · straight line
549.8 miles estimated 884.8 km · driving distance
11h 4min estimated drive time
$53 - $65 estimated fuel cost
~1h 25min flight time
64° ENE bearing direction

How far is Gillette from Moorhead?

The distance from Gillette to Moorhead is 458.1 miles (737.3 km) as the crow flies. Moorhead is located ENE of Gillette. By car, the driving distance is approximately 549.8 miles, taking about 11h 4min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 25min. Both are located in United States — Gillette in Wyoming 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 Gillette 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 Gillette to Moorhead

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 11h 4min $53 - $65 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 25min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~13h 17min $44–$82* Budget
Train ~10h 31min $66–$192* Comfort

Quick Facts

Gillette
44.29°N, 105.50°W
America/Denver
1388m 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 153 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 38 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 54.4 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients