Arlington, Texas to Rochester, Minnesota: Road Trip Guide & Distance

818.9 miles 1317.9 km · straight line
982.7 miles estimated 1581.5 km · driving distance
19h 46min estimated drive time
$95 - $116 estimated fuel cost
~2h 9min flight time
16° NNE bearing direction

How far is Arlington, Texas from Rochester, Minnesota?

The distance from Arlington, Texas to Rochester, Minnesota is 818.9 miles (1317.9 km) as the crow flies. Rochester, Minnesota is located NNE of Arlington, Texas. By car, the driving distance is approximately 982.7 miles, taking about 19h 46min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 9min. Both are located in United States — Arlington, Texas 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 Arlington, Texas 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.

How to Get from Arlington, Texas to Rochester, Minnesota

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 19h 46min $95 - $116 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 9min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~23h 43min $79–$147* Budget
Train ~25h 42min $118–$344* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Arlington, Texas & Rochester, Minnesota

Quick Facts

Arlington, Texas
32.74°N, 97.11°W
America/Chicago
184m elevation
Rochester, Minnesota
44.02°N, 92.47°W
America/Chicago
312m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 273 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 68 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 30.4 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients