Houston to Rochester, Minnesota: Road Trip Guide & Distance

998.1 miles 1606.3 km · straight line
1141.8 miles actual route 1837.5 km · driving distance
20h 51min estimated drive time
$110 - $135 estimated fuel cost
~2h 30min flight time
N bearing direction

How far is Houston from Rochester, Minnesota?

The distance from Houston to Rochester, Minnesota is 998.1 miles (1606.3 km) as the crow flies. Rochester, Minnesota is located N of Houston. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1141.8 miles, taking about 20h 51min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 30min. Both are located in United States — Houston 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 North for this distance usually means noticeable weather changes. Make sure to check the forecast for your destination before hitting the road. 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 Houston 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 Houston to Rochester, Minnesota

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 20h 51min $110 - $135 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 30min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~25h 1min $91–$171* Budget
Train ~27h 6min $137–$400* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Houston & Rochester, Minnesota

Quick Facts

Houston
29.76°N, 95.37°W
America/Chicago
15m 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 333 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 83 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 24.9 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM