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Distance from Ada to Moorhead

Driving Distance
42.3 mi 68.1 km
Flying Distance
31.7 mi 51.1 km

Route Information

The driving distance from Ada, Minnesota to Moorhead, Minnesota is 42.3 mi (68.1 km)

The straight-line (air) distance is 31.7 mi (51.1 km)

The estimated flight time is 0 hr 4 min

The estimated travel time by road is 46 minutes

Traveling mixed highways and local roads, moderate in a southwest direction. Average speeds around 52 mph.

Location Details

Origin:

Ada
Place Ada
State/Province Minnesota
Country US
Latitude 47.299689
Longitude -96.515346
GPS 47.299689° N, 96.515346° W
Local Time 12:18 AM
Timezone America/Chicago

Destination:

Moorhead
Place Moorhead
State/Province Minnesota
Country US
Latitude 46.873765
Longitude -96.767804
GPS 46.873765° N, 96.767804° W
Local Time 12:18 AM
Timezone America/Chicago

Journey Summary

Traveling from Ada, Minnesota to Moorhead, Minnesota covers 42.3 mi (68.1 km) in a southwest direction. This mixed highways and local roads, moderate route typically takes 46 minutes under normal conditions.

Drivers have 3 route options between these locations (42.1-45.0 miles / 68-72 km). The primary route shown here saves 4 minutes compared to alternatives.

The route features scenic views along the way. with average speeds around 52 mph (84 km/h).

Available Routes

State Hwy 9 S and 90th Ave N
42.3 mi 46 minutes
Shortest
State Hwy 9 S, 160th Ave N and US-75 S/King of Trails
45 mi 50 minutes
State Hwy 9 S and 28th Ave N
42.1 mi 46 minutes
Fastest

How is the distance calculated?

Driving distances are based on actual road data. We use advanced routing algorithms that consider traffic, tolls, highways, and local streets. For air distances (as the crow flies), we use the Vincenty formula. It's a precise method that accounts for the Earth's shape and provides accuracy up to 0.5 mm.

When multiple route options exist, we display both the shortest and fastest paths. Travel times are estimated based on typical speeds for each road type, though actual times may vary with traffic and weather conditions. All distances are shown in both miles and kilometers for convenience.