Hamilton, Ontario, Canada to Rochester, Minnesota: Road Trip Guide & Distance

631.6 miles 1016.4 km · straight line
757.9 miles estimated 1219.7 km · driving distance
15h 15min estimated drive time
CAD 123 - CAD 151 estimated fuel cost
~1h 46min flight time
279° W bearing direction

How far is Hamilton, Ontario, Canada from Rochester, Minnesota?

The distance from Hamilton, Ontario, Canada to Rochester, Minnesota is 631.6 miles (1016.4 km) as the crow flies. Rochester, Minnesota is located W of Hamilton, Ontario, Canada. By car, the driving distance is approximately 757.9 miles, taking about 15h 15min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 46min. Hamilton, Ontario, Canada is in Ontario, Canada, while Rochester, Minnesota is in Minnesota, United States.

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. 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. Keep in mind this route crosses international borders. Don't forget your passport, and check current border crossing times and vehicle insurance requirements.

Coordinates come from public place data for Hamilton, Ontario, Canada 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 Hamilton, Ontario, Canada to Rochester, Minnesota

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 15h 15min CAD 123 - CAD 151 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 46min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~18h 18min $61–$114* Budget
Train ~19h 50min $91–$265* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Hamilton, Ontario, Canada & Rochester, Minnesota

Quick Facts

Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
43.26°N, 79.87°W
America/Toronto
78m 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 211 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 53 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 39.4 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients