Guelph to Moorhead: Road Trip Guide & Distance

834.3 miles 1342.6 km · straight line
1001.1 miles estimated 1611.1 km · driving distance
20h 8min estimated drive time
CAD 162 - CAD 200 estimated fuel cost
~2h 11min flight time
292° WNW bearing direction

How far is Guelph from Moorhead?

The distance from Guelph to Moorhead is 834.3 miles (1342.6 km) as the crow flies. Moorhead is located WNW of Guelph. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1001.1 miles, taking about 20h 8min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 11min. Guelph is in Ontario, Canada, while Moorhead is in Minnesota, United States.

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. Since you'll be heading mostly West, pack a good pair of sunglasses if you plan to drive during the late afternoon to avoid the harsh sun glare. Keep in mind this route crosses international borders. Don't forget your passport, and check current border crossing times and vehicle insurance requirements. 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 Guelph 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 Guelph to Moorhead

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 20h 8min CAD 162 - CAD 200 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 11min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~24h 10min $80–$150* Budget
Train ~26h 10min $120–$350* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Guelph & Moorhead

Quick Facts

Guelph
43.55°N, 80.26°W
America/Toronto
335m 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 278 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 70 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 29.8 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients