Coeur d'Alene to Rochester, Minnesota: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1191.7 miles 1917.8 km · straight line
1430 miles estimated 2301.4 km · driving distance
28h 46min estimated drive time
$138 - $169 estimated fuel cost
~2h 54min flight time
93° E bearing direction

How far is Coeur d'Alene from Rochester, Minnesota?

The distance from Coeur d'Alene to Rochester, Minnesota is 1191.7 miles (1917.8 km) as the crow flies. Rochester, Minnesota is located E of Coeur d'Alene. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1430 miles, taking about 28h 46min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 54min. Both are located in United States — Coeur d'Alene in Idaho 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 Coeur d'Alene 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 Coeur d'Alene to Rochester, Minnesota

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 28h 46min $138 - $169 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 54min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~34h 31min $114–$215* Budget
Train ~37h 24min $172–$500* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Coeur d'Alene & Rochester, Minnesota

Quick Facts

Coeur d'Alene
47.68°N, 116.78°W
America/Los_Angeles
664m 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 397 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 99 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 20.9 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients