Moorhead to Salt Lake City: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Moorhead from Salt Lake City?

The distance from Moorhead to Salt Lake City is 862 miles (1387.3 km) as the crow flies. Salt Lake City is located WSW of Moorhead. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1034.5 miles, taking about 20h 49min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 14min. Both are located in United States — Moorhead in Minnesota and Salt Lake City 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 Salt Lake City. 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.