Grand Forks to Moorhead: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Grand Forks from Moorhead?

The distance from Grand Forks to Moorhead is 73.7 miles (118.6 km) as the crow flies. Moorhead is located S of Grand Forks. By car, the driving distance is approximately 92.1 miles, taking about 1h 51min. A direct flight would take roughly 39min. Both are located in United States — Grand Forks in North Dakota and Moorhead in Minnesota.

This is a quick and easy drive, perfect for a day trip or weekend getaway. You can easily make the round trip in a single day. Given the short distance, driving or taking a train is often faster and more convenient than dealing with airport security and flight boarding times.

Coordinates come from public place data for Grand Forks 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.