College Station to Rochester, Minnesota: Road Trip Guide & Distance

949.1 miles 1527.5 km · straight line
1139 miles estimated 1833 km · driving distance
22h 55min estimated drive time
$110 - $135 estimated fuel cost
~2h 25min flight time
12° NNE bearing direction

How far is College Station from Rochester, Minnesota?

The distance from College Station to Rochester, Minnesota is 949.1 miles (1527.5 km) as the crow flies. Rochester, Minnesota is located NNE of College Station. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1139 miles, taking about 22h 55min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 25min. Both are located in United States — College Station in Texas 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 College Station 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 College Station to Rochester, Minnesota

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 22h 55min $110 - $135 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 25min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~27h 30min $91–$171* Budget
Train ~29h 48min $137–$399* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between College Station & Rochester, Minnesota

Quick Facts

College Station
30.63°N, 96.33°W
America/Chicago
103m 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 316 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 79 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 26.2 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients