Moorhead to Norfolk, Nebraska: Road Trip Guide & Distance

336.3 miles 541.2 km · straight line
403.5 miles estimated 649.4 km · driving distance
8h 7min estimated drive time
$39 - $48 estimated fuel cost
~1h 11min flight time
186° S bearing direction

How far is Moorhead from Norfolk, Nebraska?

The distance from Moorhead to Norfolk, Nebraska is 336.3 miles (541.2 km) as the crow flies. Norfolk, Nebraska is located S of Moorhead. By car, the driving distance is approximately 403.5 miles, taking about 8h 7min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 11min. Both are located in United States — Moorhead in Minnesota and Norfolk, Nebraska in Nebraska.

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. As you head South, expect warmer temperatures. Make sure your car's AC is working well before embarking on this journey.

Coordinates come from public place data for Moorhead and Norfolk, Nebraska. 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 Moorhead to Norfolk, Nebraska

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 8h 7min $39 - $48 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 11min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~9h 44min $32–$61* Budget
Train ~7h 43min $48–$141* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Moorhead & Norfolk, Nebraska

Quick Facts

Moorhead
46.87°N, 96.77°W
America/Chicago
276m elevation
Norfolk, Nebraska
42.03°N, 97.42°W
America/Chicago
464m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 112 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 28 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 74 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients