Origin
Moorhead, MS
Night in Moorhead on Thursday
Local time
10:39 PM
CDT
Current temp
57°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Moorhead, MS to Eastland, MS
Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026
Drive Time
22m
Distance
14.2 mi
23 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 21m
★
6 AM
0h 23m
8 AM
0h 27m
10 AM
0h 24m
12 PM
0h 24m
3 PM
0h 24m
5 PM
0h 27m
8 PM
0h 22m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Moorhead, MS
Emre Acar
Eastland, MS
大 董
Trip Overview
The drive from Moorhead, MS to Eastland, MS covers 14.2 miles and takes about 22m 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 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 8 miles on Highway 49. At current regular gas prices, budget about $2.14 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 22m. Total distance: 14.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
22m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (56%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mixed drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
The drive from Moorhead, MS to Eastland, MS covers 14.2 miles and takes about 22m, 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 3 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 8 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 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 Eastland, MS is easy. At 22m with 56% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
There is one spot that needs extra attention: at 6.2 miles (US 49W / Highway 49): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
1 of 1 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
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US 49W / Highway 49
Turn right onto US 49W / Highway 49
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Highway 49 | 8 mi | 11m |
| Olive Street | 6.2 mi | 10m |
Longest stretch:
Highway 49
— 8 mi, about 11m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Moorhead, MS and Eastland, MS.
1
Start on MS 3
6.2 mi
·
10 min
·
Olive Street
2
Turn right onto US 49W
8.0 mi
·
11 min
·
Highway 49
3
Arrive at destination
US 49W
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.14 one way
$4.29 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $2.35 | $4.71 |
| premium | $4.56 | $2.55 | $5.10 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.14 | $6.27 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.3 | 0 | $1.49 | $0.68 |
| Efficient EV | 3.6 | 0 | $1.24 | $0.57 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 5.7 | 0 | $1.99 | $0.91 |
Gas CO2
5 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (60% 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
Eastland, MS
Night in Eastland on Thursday
Local time
10:39 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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
22m 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 Eastland, MS covers 14.2 miles and takes about 22m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Highway 49, Olive Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 7.1 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 $2.14 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 Eastland, MS is easy. At 22m with 56% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
There is one spot that needs extra attention: at 6.2 miles (US 49W / Highway 49): Navigation decision point.
The route from Moorhead, MS to Eastland, 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.
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