Hamilton, Ontario, Canada to Moorhead: Road Trip Guide & Distance

859.7 miles 1383.6 km · straight line
1031.7 miles estimated 1660.3 km · driving distance
20h 45min estimated drive time
CAD 167 - CAD 206 estimated fuel cost
~2h 14min flight time
293° WNW bearing direction

How far is Hamilton, Ontario, Canada from Moorhead?

The distance from Hamilton, Ontario, Canada to Moorhead is 859.7 miles (1383.6 km) as the crow flies. Moorhead is located WNW of Hamilton, Ontario, Canada. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1031.7 miles, taking about 20h 45min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 14min. Hamilton, Ontario, Canada 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 Hamilton, Ontario, Canada 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 Hamilton, Ontario, Canada to Moorhead

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 20h 45min CAD 167 - CAD 206 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 14min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~24h 54min $83–$155* Budget
Train ~26h 59min $124–$361* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Hamilton, Ontario, Canada & Moorhead

Quick Facts

Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
43.26°N, 79.87°W
America/Toronto
78m 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 287 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 72 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 29 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients