Glacier to Moorhead: Road Trip Guide & Distance

798.5 miles 1285 km · straight line
958.2 miles estimated 1542 km · driving distance
19h 17min estimated drive time
$92 - $113 estimated fuel cost
~2h 6min flight time
93° E bearing direction

How far is Glacier from Moorhead?

The distance from Glacier to Moorhead is 798.5 miles (1285 km) as the crow flies. Moorhead is located E of Glacier. By car, the driving distance is approximately 958.2 miles, taking about 19h 17min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 6min. Both are located in United States — Glacier in Montana 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 Glacier 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 Glacier to Moorhead

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 19h 17min $92 - $113 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 6min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~23h 8min $77–$144* Budget
Train ~25h 4min $115–$335* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Glacier & Moorhead

Quick Facts

Glacier
48.76°N, 113.79°W
America/Denver
1966m 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 266 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 67 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 31.2 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients