Manitowoc to Moorhead: Road Trip Guide & Distance

481.2 miles 774.4 km · straight line
577.4 miles estimated 929.3 km · driving distance
11h 37min estimated drive time
$56 - $68 estimated fuel cost
~1h 28min flight time
297° WNW bearing direction

How far is Manitowoc from Moorhead?

The distance from Manitowoc to Moorhead is 481.2 miles (774.4 km) as the crow flies. Moorhead is located WNW of Manitowoc. By car, the driving distance is approximately 577.4 miles, taking about 11h 37min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 28min. Both are located in United States — Manitowoc 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 Manitowoc 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 Manitowoc to Moorhead

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 11h 37min $56 - $68 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 28min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~13h 56min $46–$87* Budget
Train ~11h 2min $69–$202* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Manitowoc & Moorhead

Quick Facts

Manitowoc
44.09°N, 87.66°W
America/Chicago
184m 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 160 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 40 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 51.7 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients