How far is Moorhead, MS from Fitzhugh, MS?

The driving distance from Moorhead, MS to Fitzhugh, MS is about 31.4 miles (50.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 48m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 30.3 miles (48.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 37m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
31.44 mi
00h 48m
Flight
30.29 mi
48.74 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
30.29 mi
Kilometers
48.74 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
31.44 mi
Kilometers
50.6 km
Drive Time
00h 48m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 48m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Fitzhugh
Fri, Apr 17, 11:01 AM CDT
Return by in Moorhead
Fri, Apr 17, 11:50 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Moorhead
2026-04-17T10:12
Arrive Fitzhugh
Fri, Apr 17, 11:01 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 48m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:49 AM to 10:49 AM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:52 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Moorhead
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Doddsville
MS

Human settlement in Sunflower County, Mississippi, United States of America

From Moorhead
15.8 mi
00h 24m
To Fitzhugh
15.7 mi
00h 24m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
89°F
Friday

Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SSW
Destination
89°F
Today

Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 7:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Moorhead and Fitzhugh.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Moorhead and Fitzhugh.

  1. 1

    Start on Olive Street

    6.2 mi · 11 min · Olive Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Highway 49

    25.1 mi · 37 min · Highway 49

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Fitzhugh Road

    910 ft · 40 sec · Fitzhugh Road

  4. 4

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Fitzhugh Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Moorhead and Fitzhugh.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
4 steps
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Highway 49
25.1 mi · 80%
Olive Street
6.21 mi · 20%
Fitzhugh Road
0.17 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Highway 49

Turn right onto Highway 49

25.1 mi · 00h 37m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
00h 48m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+1.1 mi
30.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Doddsville
00h 24m from Moorhead
Leave By
4:52 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Moorhead and Sunny near Fitzhugh.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Moorhead to Fitzhugh?

The road trip is about 31.4 miles (50.6 km) and usually takes 00h 48m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Doddsville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15.8 miles from Moorhead and 15.7 miles from Fitzhugh.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 30.3 miles (48.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.1 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:52 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.20 one way or $8.41 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Moorhead and Sunny near Fitzhugh.

Stop Ideas Near Doddsville

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Doddsville, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Doddsville.

RAIL

Greenwood

36 mi away
Carrolton Ave. and East Gibbs Street
RAIL

Yazoo City

91 mi away
West Broadway (SR149) and North Water Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Moorhead and Fitzhugh. Straight-line distance: 30.29 mi (48.74 km).

Moorhead

#1 Moorhead

City in Mississippi, United States

Population2,059
Coordinates33.4501200, -90.5056400
Altitude35
CountryUnited States
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#2 Fitzhugh

Fitzhugh is a place in Mississippi, United States.

Population0
Coordinates33.8884500, -90.5087000
Altitude43
CountryUnited States
Start: Moorhead (-90.50564, 33.45012)
End: Fitzhugh (-90.5087, 33.88845)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 51 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 02m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 47m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 37m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 31m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 26m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 23m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.11 gal
4.2 L · about $4.20
Round trip
$8.41
2.22 gal · 8.4 L
Estimated CO2
9.9 kg one way
Round trip: 19.7 kg / 43 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $4.20 $8.41
Mid-grade $4.26 $4.73 $9.45
Premium $4.63 $5.13 $10.27
Diesel $5.42 $6.01 $12.02

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Mississippi · Apr 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Moorhead and Fitzhugh. The current time is 10:12:17.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.