Moorhead to San Francisco: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1444.4 miles 2324.6 km · straight line
1780.5 miles actual route 2865.4 km · driving distance
31h 2min estimated drive time
$171 - $211 estimated fuel cost
~3h 24min flight time
254° WSW bearing direction

How far is Moorhead from San Francisco?

The distance from Moorhead to San Francisco is 1444.4 miles (2324.6 km) as the crow flies. San Francisco is located WSW of Moorhead. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1780.5 miles, taking about 31h 2min. A direct flight would take roughly 3h 24min. Both are located in United States — Moorhead in Minnesota and San Francisco 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 Francisco. 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 Francisco

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 31h 2min $171 - $211 Flexible stops
Fly ~3h 24min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~37h 14min $142–$267* Budget
Train ~40h 21min $214–$623* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Moorhead & San Francisco

Quick Facts

Moorhead
46.87°N, 96.77°W
America/Chicago
276m elevation
San Francisco
37.77°N, 122.42°W
America/Los_Angeles
16m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 481 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 120 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 17.2 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM