Kansas City to Moorhead: Road Trip Guide & Distance

548.4 miles 882.5 km · straight line
601.5 miles actual route 968.1 km · driving distance
10h 19min estimated drive time
$58 - $71 estimated fuel cost
~1h 36min flight time
349° N bearing direction

How far is Kansas City from Moorhead?

The distance from Kansas City to Moorhead is 548.4 miles (882.5 km) as the crow flies. Moorhead is located N of Kansas City. By car, the driving distance is approximately 601.5 miles, taking about 10h 19min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 36min. Both are located in United States — Kansas City in Missouri 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 North for this distance usually means noticeable weather changes. Make sure to check the forecast for your destination before hitting the road.

Coordinates come from public place data for Kansas City and Moorhead. The driving distance uses an OSRM road-route result when route data is available. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Kansas City to Moorhead

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 10h 19min $58 - $71 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 36min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~12h 23min $48–$90* Budget
Train ~13h 25min $72–$211* Comfort

Quick Facts

Kansas City
39.10°N, 94.58°W
America/Chicago
277m 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 183 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 46 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 45.4 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM