Deadwood to Rochester, Minnesota: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Deadwood from Rochester, Minnesota?

The distance from Deadwood to Rochester, Minnesota is 557.9 miles (897.8 km) as the crow flies. Rochester, Minnesota is located E of Deadwood. By car, the driving distance is approximately 669.5 miles, taking about 13h 28min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 37min. Both are located in United States — Deadwood in South Dakota 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.

Coordinates come from public place data for Deadwood 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.