Jefferson City to Rochester, Minnesota: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Jefferson City from Rochester, Minnesota?

The distance from Jefferson City to Rochester, Minnesota is 376.6 miles (606 km) as the crow flies. Rochester, Minnesota is located N of Jefferson City. By car, the driving distance is approximately 451.9 miles, taking about 9h 5min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 15min. Both are located in United States — Jefferson City in Missouri 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 North for this distance usually means noticeable weather changes. Make sure to check the forecast for your destination before hitting the road.

Coordinates come from public place data for Jefferson City 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.