Driving Time from Minneapolis to Rochester
Driving from Minneapolis to Rochester is about 927 mi and takes roughly 15 hr 42 min. See the fuel-cost estimate, distance and route tips.
Minneapolis and Rochester are about 786 mi (1,265 km) apart in a straight line. By road that works out to roughly 927 mi (1,492 km), a drive of about 15 hr 42 min. A nonstop flight covers the great-circle distance in approximately 1 hr 57 min.
| Straight-line distance | 786 mi / 1,265 km |
| Road distance (est.) | 927 mi / 1,492 km |
| Driving time (est.) | 15 hr 42 min |
| Nonstop flight (est.) | 1 hr 57 min |
| Driving fuel (est., 1-way) | $116 |
| Typical flight fare | $80–$250 |
| Geographic midpoint | 44.335, -85.318 |
How these estimates work
Straight-line distance uses the haversine formula on each city's coordinates. Road distance applies a circuity factor (~1.2–1.4×) and driving time a blended average speed. Flight time uses typical jet cruise speed plus ~30 minutes for taxi, climb and descent. Treat all figures as planning estimates.
Frequently asked questions
Minneapolis to Rochester is about 786 mi (1,265 km) in a straight line, and roughly 927 mi (1,492 km) by road.