Origin
Drew, MS
Afternoon in Drew on Friday
Local time
1:59 PM
CDT
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Drew, MS to Moorhead, MS
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
40m
Distance
25.9 mi
42 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 37m
★
6 AM
0h 41m
8 AM
0h 47m
10 AM
0h 43m
12 PM
0h 42m
3 PM
0h 43m
5 PM
0h 47m
8 PM
0h 39m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Drew, MS
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Moorhead, MS
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Trip Overview
The drive from Drew, MS to Moorhead, MS covers 25.9 miles and takes about 40m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on East Street, MS 3, East Shaw Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 19.5 miles on East Street. At current regular gas prices, budget about $3.91 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 40m. Total distance: 25.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
40m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (24%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 40m drive with frequent turns across 25.9 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 4 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
East Street is the longest continuous segment at about 19.5 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near US 49W / East Street.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Drew, MS to Moorhead, MS is easy. At 40m with 24% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (US 49W / East Street): Navigation decision point; at 19.7 miles (MS 3): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
2 of 2 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
US 49W / East Street
At end of road, turn right onto US 49W / East Street
Navigation decision point
3
19.7 mi into trip
|
~29m in
|
MS 3
Turn left onto MS 3
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| East Street | 19.5 mi | 29m |
| MS 3 | 6.2 mi | 10m |
| East Shaw Avenue | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Olive Street | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
East Street
— 19.5 mi, about 29m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Drew, MS and Moorhead, MS.
1
Start on East Shaw Avenue
0.2 mi
·
37 sec
·
East Shaw Avenue
2
At end of road, turn right onto US 49W
20 mi
·
29 min
·
East Street
3
Turn left onto MS 3
6.2 mi
·
10 min
·
MS 3
4
Arrive at destination
MS 3
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.91 one way
$7.82 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
9 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $4.29 | $8.59 |
| premium | $4.56 | $4.65 | $9.30 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.72 | $11.44 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 9.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7.8 | 0 | $2.72 | $1.24 |
| Efficient EV | 6.5 | 0 | $2.27 | $1.04 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 10.4 | 0 | $3.63 | $1.66 |
Gas CO2
9 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (67% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Moorhead, MS
Afternoon in Moorhead on Friday
Local time
1:59 PM
CDT
Current temp
57°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
1 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
40m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Drew, MS to Moorhead, MS covers 25.9 miles and takes about 40m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are East Street, MS 3, East Shaw Avenue. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 13 miles from Drew, MS. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $3.91 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
The drive from Drew, MS to Moorhead, MS is easy. At 40m with 24% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (US 49W / East Street): Navigation decision point; at 19.7 miles (MS 3): Navigation decision point.
The route from Drew, MS to Moorhead, MS does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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