Jacksonville, Florida to Rochester, Minnesota: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Jacksonville, Florida from Rochester, Minnesota?

The distance from Jacksonville, Florida to Rochester, Minnesota is 1115.4 miles (1795 km) as the crow flies. Rochester, Minnesota is located NNW of Jacksonville, Florida. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1348.1 miles, taking about 25h 36min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 45min. Both are located in United States — Jacksonville, Florida in Florida 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. 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. 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 Jacksonville, Florida 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.