Moorhead to San Diego: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1451 miles 2335.1 km · straight line
1846.8 miles actual route 2972.1 km · driving distance
32h 32min estimated drive time
$178 - $219 estimated fuel cost
~3h 25min flight time
235° SW bearing direction

How far is Moorhead from San Diego?

The distance from Moorhead to San Diego is 1451 miles (2335.1 km) as the crow flies. San Diego is located SW of Moorhead. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1846.8 miles, taking about 32h 32min. A direct flight would take roughly 3h 25min. Both are located in United States — Moorhead in Minnesota and San Diego 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 San Diego. 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 San Diego

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 32h 32min $178 - $219 Flexible stops
Fly ~3h 25min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~39h 2min $148–$277* Budget
Train ~42h 18min $222–$646* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Moorhead & San Diego

Quick Facts

Moorhead
46.87°N, 96.77°W
America/Chicago
276m elevation
San Diego
32.72°N, 117.16°W
America/Los_Angeles
20m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 484 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 121 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 17.2 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM