Billings to Rochester, Minnesota: Road Trip Guide & Distance

792.6 miles 1275.5 km · straight line
951.1 miles estimated 1530.6 km · driving distance
19h 8min estimated drive time
$92 - $113 estimated fuel cost
~2h 6min flight time
93° E bearing direction

How far is Billings from Rochester, Minnesota?

The distance from Billings to Rochester, Minnesota is 792.6 miles (1275.5 km) as the crow flies. Rochester, Minnesota is located E of Billings. By car, the driving distance is approximately 951.1 miles, taking about 19h 8min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 6min. Both are located in United States — Billings in Montana 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 Billings 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 Billings to Rochester, Minnesota

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 19h 8min $92 - $113 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 6min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~22h 58min $76–$143* Budget
Train ~24h 52min $114–$333* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Billings & Rochester, Minnesota

Quick Facts

Billings
45.78°N, 108.50°W
America/Denver
952m 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 264 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 66 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 31.4 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients