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

821.3 miles 1321.8 km · straight line
949.8 miles actual route 1528.6 km · driving distance
16h 44min estimated drive time
$91 - $113 estimated fuel cost
~2h 9min flight time
17° NNE bearing direction

How far is Fort Worth from Rochester, Minnesota?

The distance from Fort Worth to Rochester, Minnesota is 821.3 miles (1321.8 km) as the crow flies. Rochester, Minnesota is located NNE of Fort Worth. By car, the driving distance is approximately 949.8 miles, taking about 16h 44min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 9min. Both are located in United States — Fort Worth 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 Fort Worth 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 Fort Worth to Rochester, Minnesota

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 16h 44min $91 - $113 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 9min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~20h 5min $76–$142* Budget
Train ~21h 45min $114–$332* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Fort Worth & Rochester, Minnesota

Quick Facts

Fort Worth
32.76°N, 97.33°W
America/Chicago
203m 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 274 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 68 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 30.3 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM