Hastings, Minnesota to Rochester, Minnesota: Road Trip Guide & Distance

53.3 miles 85.8 km · straight line
69.3 miles estimated 111.5 km · driving distance
1h 24min estimated drive time
$7 - $8 estimated fuel cost
~36min flight time · usually no direct flights
159° SSE bearing direction

How far is Hastings, Minnesota from Rochester, Minnesota?

The distance from Hastings, Minnesota to Rochester, Minnesota is 53.3 miles (85.8 km) as the crow flies. Rochester, Minnesota is located SSE of Hastings, Minnesota. By car, the driving distance is approximately 69.3 miles, taking about 1h 24min. A direct flight would take roughly 36min. Both are located in United States.

This is a quick and easy drive, perfect for a day trip or weekend getaway. You can easily make the round trip in a single day. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility. Given the short distance, driving or taking a train is often faster and more convenient than dealing with airport security and flight boarding times.

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

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 1h 24min $7 - $8 Flexible stops
Bus ~1h 41min $6–$10* Budget

Suggested Stops Between Hastings, Minnesota & Rochester, Minnesota

Quick Facts

Hastings, Minnesota
44.74°N, 92.85°W
America/Chicago
221m 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 18 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 4 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 467.1 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients