Origin
Moorhead, MS
Late night in Moorhead on Saturday
Local time
5:51 AM
CDT
Current temp
57°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Moorhead, MS to Drew, MS
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 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.
Moorhead, MS
Emre Acar
Drew, MS
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Trip Overview
The drive from Moorhead, MS to Drew, 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 Highway 49, Olive Street, East Shaw Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 19.5 miles on Highway 49. 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 (75%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
This is a 40m highway drive covering 25.9 miles, with most of the trip on Highway 49 and Olive Street. The longest continuous stretch is about 19.5 miles on Highway 49.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 4 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Highway 49 is the longest continuous segment at about 19.5 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Highway 49 and Olive Street. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 6.2 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 Moorhead, MS to Drew, MS is easy. At 40m with 75% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 6.2 miles (US 49W / Highway 49): Navigation decision point; at 25.8 miles (East Shaw Avenue): 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.
3
6.2 mi into trip
|
~10m in
|
US 49W / Highway 49
Turn right onto US 49W / Highway 49
Navigation decision point
4
25.8 mi into trip
|
~40m in
|
East Shaw Avenue
Turn left onto East Shaw Avenue
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Highway 49 | 19.5 mi | 29m |
| Olive Street | 6.2 mi | 10m |
| East Shaw Avenue | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Highway 49
— 19.5 mi, about 29m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Moorhead, MS and Drew, MS.
1
Start on MS 3
6.2 mi
·
10 min
·
Olive Street
2
Turn right onto US 49W
20 mi
·
29 min
·
Highway 49
3
Turn left onto East Shaw Avenue
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
·
East Shaw Avenue
4
Arrive at destination
East Shaw Avenue
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
Drew, MS
Late night in Drew on Saturday
Local time
5:51 AM
CDT
Current temp
56°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 cooler 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 Moorhead, MS to Drew, 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 Highway 49, Olive Street, East Shaw Avenue. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 13 miles from Moorhead, 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 Moorhead, MS to Drew, MS is easy. At 40m with 75% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
The main spots that need attention: at 6.2 miles (US 49W / Highway 49): Navigation decision point; at 25.8 miles (East Shaw Avenue): Navigation decision point.
The route from Moorhead, MS to Drew, 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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