Moorhead to Spokane: Road Trip Guide & Distance

967.2 miles 1556.5 km · straight line
1160.6 miles estimated 1867.8 km · driving distance
23h 21min estimated drive time
$112 - $137 estimated fuel cost
~2h 27min flight time
281° W bearing direction

How far is Moorhead from Spokane?

The distance from Moorhead to Spokane is 967.2 miles (1556.5 km) as the crow flies. Spokane is located W of Moorhead. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1160.6 miles, taking about 23h 21min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 27min. Both are located in United States — Moorhead in Minnesota and Spokane 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 Spokane. 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.

How to Get from Moorhead to Spokane

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 23h 21min $112 - $137 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 27min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~28h 1min $93–$174* Budget
Train ~30h 21min $139–$406* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Moorhead & Spokane

Quick Facts

Moorhead
46.87°N, 96.77°W
America/Chicago
276m elevation
Spokane
47.66°N, 117.43°W
America/Los_Angeles
576m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 322 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 81 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 25.7 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients