Moorhead to Ogden: Road Trip Guide & Distance

848 miles 1364.8 km · straight line
1017.7 miles estimated 1637.8 km · driving distance
20h 28min estimated drive time
$98 - $121 estimated fuel cost
~2h 12min flight time
248° WSW bearing direction

How far is Moorhead from Ogden?

The distance from Moorhead to Ogden is 848 miles (1364.8 km) as the crow flies. Ogden is located WSW of Moorhead. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1017.7 miles, taking about 20h 28min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 12min. Both are located in United States — Moorhead in Minnesota and Ogden in Utah.

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. 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 Moorhead and Ogden. 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 Ogden

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 20h 28min $98 - $121 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 12min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~24h 34min $81–$153* Budget
Train ~26h 36min $122–$356* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Moorhead & Ogden

Quick Facts

Moorhead
46.87°N, 96.77°W
America/Chicago
276m elevation
Ogden
41.22°N, 111.97°W
America/Denver
1311m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 283 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 71 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 29.4 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients