Bozeman to Rochester, Minnesota: Road Trip Guide & Distance

914.8 miles 1472.3 km · straight line
1097.8 miles estimated 1766.8 km · driving distance
22h 5min estimated drive time
$106 - $130 estimated fuel cost
~2h 20min flight time
91° E bearing direction

How far is Bozeman from Rochester, Minnesota?

The distance from Bozeman to Rochester, Minnesota is 914.8 miles (1472.3 km) as the crow flies. Rochester, Minnesota is located E of Bozeman. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1097.8 miles, taking about 22h 5min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 20min. Both are located in United States — Bozeman 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 Bozeman 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 Bozeman to Rochester, Minnesota

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 22h 5min $106 - $130 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 20min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~26h 30min $88–$165* Budget
Train ~28h 43min $132–$384* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Bozeman & Rochester, Minnesota

Quick Facts

Bozeman
45.68°N, 111.04°W
America/Denver
1461m 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 305 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 76 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 27.2 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients