Moorhead to Topeka: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Moorhead from Topeka?

The distance from Moorhead to Topeka is 543.5 miles (874.7 km) as the crow flies. Topeka is located S of Moorhead. By car, the driving distance is approximately 652.2 miles, taking about 13h 7min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 36min. Both are located in United States — Moorhead in Minnesota and Topeka in Kansas.

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. As you head South, expect warmer temperatures. Make sure your car's AC is working well before embarking on this journey.

Coordinates come from public place data for Moorhead and Topeka. 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.