Boston, Massachusetts to Rochester, Minnesota: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1081.6 miles 1740.6 km · straight line
1342.5 miles actual route 2160.6 km · driving distance
25h 13min estimated drive time
$129 - $159 estimated fuel cost
~2h 41min flight time
283° WNW bearing direction

How far is Boston, Massachusetts from Rochester, Minnesota?

The distance from Boston, Massachusetts to Rochester, Minnesota is 1081.6 miles (1740.6 km) as the crow flies. Rochester, Minnesota is located WNW of Boston, Massachusetts. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1342.5 miles, taking about 25h 13min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 41min. Both are located in United States — Boston, Massachusetts in Massachusetts 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 Boston, Massachusetts 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 Boston, Massachusetts to Rochester, Minnesota

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 25h 13min $129 - $159 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 41min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~30h 16min $107–$201* Budget
Train ~32h 47min $161–$470* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Boston, Massachusetts & Rochester, Minnesota

Quick Facts

Boston, Massachusetts
42.36°N, 71.06°W
America/New_York
43m 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 361 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 90 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 23 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM