Grand Forks to Rochester, Minnesota: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Grand Forks from Rochester, Minnesota?

The distance from Grand Forks to Rochester, Minnesota is 347.3 miles (559 km) as the crow flies. Rochester, Minnesota is located SE of Grand Forks. By car, the driving distance is approximately 416.8 miles, taking about 8h 23min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 12min. Both are located in United States — Grand Forks in North Dakota 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. 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 Grand Forks 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.