Dallas, Texas to Rochester, Minnesota: Road Trip Guide & Distance

811.2 miles 1305.5 km · straight line
904.5 miles actual route 1455.6 km · driving distance
16h 43min estimated drive time
$87 - $107 estimated fuel cost
~2h 8min flight time
15° NNE bearing direction

How far is Dallas, Texas from Rochester, Minnesota?

The distance from Dallas, Texas to Rochester, Minnesota is 811.2 miles (1305.5 km) as the crow flies. Rochester, Minnesota is located NNE of Dallas, Texas. By car, the driving distance is approximately 904.5 miles, taking about 16h 43min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 8min. Both are located in United States — Dallas, Texas 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 Dallas, Texas and Rochester, Minnesota. The driving distance uses an OSRM road-route result when route data is available. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Dallas, Texas to Rochester, Minnesota

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 16h 43min $87 - $107 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 8min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~20h 4min $72–$136* Budget
Train ~21h 44min $109–$317* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Dallas, Texas & Rochester, Minnesota

Quick Facts

Dallas, Texas
32.78°N, 96.80°W
America/Chicago
131m 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 270 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 68 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 30.7 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM