Jamestown, North Dakota to Rochester, Minnesota: Road Trip Guide & Distance

362.1 miles 582.7 km · straight line
434.5 miles estimated 699.2 km · driving distance
8h 44min estimated drive time
$42 - $51 estimated fuel cost
~1h 14min flight time
121° ESE bearing direction

How far is Jamestown, North Dakota from Rochester, Minnesota?

The distance from Jamestown, North Dakota to Rochester, Minnesota is 362.1 miles (582.7 km) as the crow flies. Rochester, Minnesota is located ESE of Jamestown, North Dakota. By car, the driving distance is approximately 434.5 miles, taking about 8h 44min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 14min. Both are located in United States — Jamestown, North Dakota 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 Jamestown, North Dakota 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 Jamestown, North Dakota to Rochester, Minnesota

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 8h 44min $42 - $51 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 14min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~10h 29min $35–$65* Budget
Train ~8h 18min $52–$152* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Jamestown, North Dakota & Rochester, Minnesota

Quick Facts

Jamestown, North Dakota
46.91°N, 98.71°W
America/Chicago
429m 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 121 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 30 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 68.8 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients