Moorhead to Sacramento: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1371.9 miles 2207.8 km · straight line
1693.7 miles actual route 2725.7 km · driving distance
29h 17min estimated drive time
$163 - $201 estimated fuel cost
~3h 16min flight time
254° WSW bearing direction

How far is Moorhead from Sacramento?

The distance from Moorhead to Sacramento is 1371.9 miles (2207.8 km) as the crow flies. Sacramento is located WSW of Moorhead. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1693.7 miles, taking about 29h 17min. A direct flight would take roughly 3h 16min. Both are located in United States — Moorhead in Minnesota and Sacramento in California.

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 Sacramento. 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 Sacramento

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 29h 17min $163 - $201 Flexible stops
Fly ~3h 16min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~35h 8min $135–$254* Budget
Train ~38h 4min $203–$593* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Moorhead & Sacramento

Quick Facts

Moorhead
46.87°N, 96.77°W
America/Chicago
276m elevation
Sacramento
38.58°N, 121.49°W
America/Los_Angeles
9m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 457 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 114 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 18.2 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM