Cleveland, Ohio to Rochester, Minnesota: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Cleveland, Ohio from Rochester, Minnesota?

The distance from Cleveland, Ohio to Rochester, Minnesota is 573.2 miles (922.5 km) as the crow flies. Rochester, Minnesota is located WNW of Cleveland, Ohio. By car, the driving distance is approximately 687.9 miles, taking about 13h 50min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 39min. Both are located in United States — Cleveland, Ohio in Ohio 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.

Coordinates come from public place data for Cleveland, Ohio 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.