Moorhead to Omaha: Road Trip Guide & Distance

390.3 miles 628.2 km · straight line
421 miles actual route 677.6 km · driving distance
7h 2min estimated drive time
$41 - $50 estimated fuel cost
~1h 17min flight time
174° S bearing direction

How far is Moorhead from Omaha?

The distance from Moorhead to Omaha is 390.3 miles (628.2 km) as the crow flies. Omaha is located S of Moorhead. By car, the driving distance is approximately 421 miles, taking about 7h 2min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 17min. Both are located in United States — Moorhead in Minnesota and Omaha 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 Omaha. 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 Moorhead to Omaha

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 7h 2min $41 - $50 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 17min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~8h 26min $34–$63* Budget
Train ~6h 41min $51–$147* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Moorhead & Omaha

Quick Facts

Moorhead
46.87°N, 96.77°W
America/Chicago
276m elevation
Omaha
41.26°N, 95.93°W
America/Chicago
332m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 130 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 33 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 63.8 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM