Columbia, Missouri to Rochester, Minnesota: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Columbia, Missouri from Rochester, Minnesota?

The distance from Columbia, Missouri to Rochester, Minnesota is 350.4 miles (563.9 km) as the crow flies. Rochester, Minnesota is located N of Columbia, Missouri. By car, the driving distance is approximately 420.5 miles, taking about 8h 28min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 12min. Both are located in United States — Columbia, Missouri in Missouri and Rochester, Minnesota in Minnesota.

This is a solid day of driving. Be sure to take breaks every 2-3 hours to avoid driver fatigue, and plan your meals ahead of time. Heading North for this distance usually means noticeable weather changes. Make sure to check the forecast for your destination before hitting the road.

Coordinates come from public place data for Columbia, Missouri 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.