Origin
Fitzhugh, MS
Evening in Fitzhugh on Friday
Local time
6:12 PM
CDT
Current temp
64°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Fitzhugh, 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
48m
Distance
31.4 mi
51 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 45m
★
6 AM
0h 49m
8 AM
0h 57m
10 AM
0h 52m
12 PM
0h 51m
3 PM
0h 52m
5 PM
0h 57m
8 PM
0h 46m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Fitzhugh, MS
大 董
Moorhead, MS
Emre Acar
Trip Overview
The drive from Fitzhugh, MS to Moorhead, MS covers 31.4 miles and takes about 48m 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, Highway 49 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 20.4 miles on East Street. At current regular gas prices, budget about $4.74 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 48m. Total distance: 31.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
48m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (35%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mixed drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
The drive from Fitzhugh, MS to Moorhead, MS covers 31.4 miles and takes about 48m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 5 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 20.4 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. 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 / Highway 49.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Fitzhugh, MS to Moorhead, MS is easy. At 48m with 35% 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 / Highway 49): Navigation decision point; at 25.2 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.
4
0.2 mi into trip
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~0m in
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US 49W / Highway 49
Turn right onto US 49W / Highway 49
Navigation decision point
3
25.2 mi into trip
|
~37m in
|
MS 3
Turn left onto MS 3
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| East Street | 20.4 mi | 30m |
| MS 3 | 6.2 mi | 10m |
| Highway 49 | 4.7 mi | 6m |
| Fitzhugh Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Olive Street | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
East Street
— 20.4 mi, about 30m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fitzhugh, MS and Moorhead, MS.
1
Start on Fitzhugh Road
0.2 mi
·
42 sec
·
Fitzhugh Road
2
Turn right onto US 49W
4.7 mi
·
6 min
·
Highway 49
3
Continue on US 49W
20 mi
·
30 min
·
East Street
4
Turn left onto MS 3
6.2 mi
·
10 min
·
MS 3
5
Arrive at destination
MS 3
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 15.7 mi from Fitzhugh, MS · 23m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
16 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 31 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 15.7 miles from Fitzhugh, MS, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Moorhead, MS
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Moorhead, MS if you are unfamiliar with the area.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.74 one way
$9.48 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
11 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $5.21 | $10.41 |
| premium | $4.56 | $5.64 | $11.27 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.93 | $13.87 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 11 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 9.4 | 0 | $3.30 | $1.51 |
| Efficient EV | 7.9 | 0 | $2.75 | $1.26 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 12.6 | 0 | $4.40 | $2.01 |
Gas CO2
11 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (64% 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
Evening in Moorhead on Friday
Local time
6:12 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
7 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
48m 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 Fitzhugh, MS to Moorhead, MS covers 31.4 miles and takes about 48m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are East Street, MS 3, Highway 49. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 15.7 miles from Fitzhugh, MS. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $4.74 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 Fitzhugh, MS to Moorhead, MS is easy. At 48m with 35% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (US 49W / Highway 49): Navigation decision point; at 25.2 miles (MS 3): Navigation decision point.
The route from Fitzhugh, MS to Moorhead, MS does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Emmett Till and Mamie Till-Mobley National Monument.
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, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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