Fort Smith to Rochester, Minnesota: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Fort Smith from Rochester, Minnesota?

The distance from Fort Smith to Rochester, Minnesota is 605.3 miles (974.2 km) as the crow flies. Rochester, Minnesota is located N of Fort Smith. By car, the driving distance is approximately 726.4 miles, taking about 14h 37min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 43min. Both are located in United States — Fort Smith in Arkansas 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 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 Fort Smith 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.