Baltimore to Rochester, Minnesota: Road Trip Guide & Distance

879.7 miles 1415.7 km · straight line
1052.4 miles actual route 1693.7 km · driving distance
19h 33min estimated drive time
$101 - $125 estimated fuel cost
~2h 16min flight time
297° WNW bearing direction

How far is Baltimore from Rochester, Minnesota?

The distance from Baltimore to Rochester, Minnesota is 879.7 miles (1415.7 km) as the crow flies. Rochester, Minnesota is located WNW of Baltimore. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1052.4 miles, taking about 19h 33min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 16min. Both are located in United States — Baltimore in Maryland 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. Since you'll be heading mostly West, pack a good pair of sunglasses if you plan to drive during the late afternoon to avoid the harsh sun glare. 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 Baltimore and Rochester, Minnesota. The driving distance uses an OSRM road-route result when route data is available. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Baltimore to Rochester, Minnesota

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 19h 33min $101 - $125 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 16min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~23h 28min $84–$158* Budget
Train ~25h 25min $126–$368* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Baltimore & Rochester, Minnesota

Quick Facts

Baltimore
39.29°N, 76.61°W
America/New_York
10m 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 293 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 73 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 28.3 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM