Moorhead to Seattle: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1194.8 miles 1922.8 km · straight line
1429.8 miles actual route 2301 km · driving distance
24h 13min estimated drive time
$138 - $169 estimated fuel cost
~2h 54min flight time
282° WNW bearing direction

How far is Moorhead from Seattle?

The distance from Moorhead to Seattle is 1194.8 miles (1922.8 km) as the crow flies. Seattle is located WNW of Moorhead. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1429.8 miles, taking about 24h 13min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 54min. Both are located in United States — Moorhead in Minnesota and Seattle in Washington.

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 Seattle. 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 Seattle

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 24h 13min $138 - $169 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 54min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~29h 4min $114–$214* Budget
Train ~31h 29min $172–$500* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Moorhead & Seattle

Quick Facts

Moorhead
46.87°N, 96.77°W
America/Chicago
276m elevation
Seattle
47.61°N, 122.33°W
America/Los_Angeles
56m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 398 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 100 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 20.8 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM