Howard to Moorhead: Road Trip Guide & Distance

448.4 miles 721.7 km · straight line
538.1 miles estimated 866 km · driving distance
10h 50min estimated drive time
$52 - $64 estimated fuel cost
~1h 24min flight time
294° WNW bearing direction

How far is Howard from Moorhead?

The distance from Howard to Moorhead is 448.4 miles (721.7 km) as the crow flies. Moorhead is located WNW of Howard. By car, the driving distance is approximately 538.1 miles, taking about 10h 50min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 24min. Both are located in United States — Howard in Wisconsin 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. 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.

Coordinates come from public place data for Howard 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 Howard to Moorhead

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 10h 50min $52 - $64 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 24min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~13h 0min $43–$81* Budget
Train ~10h 18min $65–$188* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Howard & Moorhead

Quick Facts

Howard
44.54°N, 88.09°W
America/Chicago
187m 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 149 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 37 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 55.5 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients