Amarillo to Rochester, Minnesota: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Amarillo from Rochester, Minnesota?

The distance from Amarillo to Rochester, Minnesota is 785 miles (1263.3 km) as the crow flies. Rochester, Minnesota is located NE of Amarillo. By car, the driving distance is approximately 942 miles, taking about 18h 57min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 5min. Both are located in United States — Amarillo in Texas and Rochester, Minnesota in Minnesota.

This is a serious multi-day road trip! We strongly recommend breaking this journey up with an overnight stay to ensure you arrive safely and refreshed. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility. For a trip of this distance, flying is significantly faster. However, driving offers the flexibility to explore stops along the way.

Coordinates come from public place data for Amarillo 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.