Cedar Falls to Rochester, Minnesota: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Cedar Falls from Rochester, Minnesota?

The distance from Cedar Falls to Rochester, Minnesota is 103.2 miles (166.1 km) as the crow flies. Rochester, Minnesota is located N of Cedar Falls. By car, the driving distance is approximately 129 miles, taking about 2h 36min. A direct flight would take roughly 42min. Both are located in United States — Cedar Falls in Iowa and Rochester, Minnesota in Minnesota.

For a drive of this length, it's recommended to plan at least one quick rest stop to stretch your legs and grab a coffee. Given the short distance, driving or taking a train is often faster and more convenient than dealing with airport security and flight boarding times.

Coordinates come from public place data for Cedar Falls 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.