Evansville to Rochester, Minnesota: Road Trip Guide & Distance

489.9 miles 788.4 km · straight line
587.9 miles estimated 946.1 km · driving distance
11h 50min estimated drive time
$57 - $70 estimated fuel cost
~1h 29min flight time
330° NNW bearing direction

How far is Evansville from Rochester, Minnesota?

The distance from Evansville to Rochester, Minnesota is 489.9 miles (788.4 km) as the crow flies. Rochester, Minnesota is located NNW of Evansville. By car, the driving distance is approximately 587.9 miles, taking about 11h 50min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 29min. Both are located in United States — Evansville in Indiana 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. Since you'll be heading mostly West, pack a good pair of sunglasses if you plan to drive during the late afternoon to avoid the harsh sun glare.

Coordinates come from public place data for Evansville 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 Evansville to Rochester, Minnesota

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 11h 50min $57 - $70 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 29min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~14h 12min $47–$88* Budget
Train ~11h 15min $71–$206* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Evansville & Rochester, Minnesota

Quick Facts

Evansville
37.97°N, 87.56°W
America/Chicago
118m 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 163 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 41 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 50.8 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients