Moorhead to Wichita: Road Trip Guide & Distance

635.4 miles 1022.5 km · straight line
762.4 miles estimated 1227 km · driving distance
15h 20min estimated drive time
$73 - $90 estimated fuel cost
~1h 47min flight time
183° S bearing direction

How far is Moorhead from Wichita?

The distance from Moorhead to Wichita is 635.4 miles (1022.5 km) as the crow flies. Wichita is located S of Moorhead. By car, the driving distance is approximately 762.4 miles, taking about 15h 20min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 47min. Both are located in United States — Moorhead in Minnesota and Wichita 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 Wichita. 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 Wichita

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 15h 20min $73 - $90 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 47min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~18h 24min $61–$114* Budget
Train ~19h 56min $91–$267* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Moorhead & Wichita

Quick Facts

Moorhead
46.87°N, 96.77°W
America/Chicago
276m elevation
Wichita
37.69°N, 97.33°W
America/Chicago
402m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 212 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 53 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 39.2 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients