Aberdeen, South Dakota to Rochester, Minnesota: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Aberdeen, South Dakota from Rochester, Minnesota?

The distance from Aberdeen, South Dakota to Rochester, Minnesota is 311.6 miles (501.4 km) as the crow flies. Rochester, Minnesota is located ESE of Aberdeen, South Dakota. By car, the driving distance is approximately 373.9 miles, taking about 7h 31min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 8min. Both are located in United States — Aberdeen, South Dakota in South Dakota and Rochester, Minnesota in Minnesota.

This is a solid day of driving. Be sure to take breaks every 2-3 hours to avoid driver fatigue, and plan your meals ahead of time. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility.

Coordinates come from public place data for Aberdeen, South Dakota and Rochester, Minnesota. The driving distance is estimated from straight-line distance with a road-factor model, so confirm the route in your navigation app. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.