Jonesboro to Rochester, Minnesota: Road Trip Guide & Distance

572.8 miles 921.8 km · straight line
687.4 miles estimated 1106.2 km · driving distance
13h 50min estimated drive time
$66 - $81 estimated fuel cost
~1h 39min flight time
351° N bearing direction

How far is Jonesboro from Rochester, Minnesota?

The distance from Jonesboro to Rochester, Minnesota is 572.8 miles (921.8 km) as the crow flies. Rochester, Minnesota is located N of Jonesboro. By car, the driving distance is approximately 687.4 miles, taking about 13h 50min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 39min. Both are located in United States — Jonesboro in Arkansas 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.

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

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 13h 50min $66 - $81 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 39min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~16h 36min $55–$103* Budget
Train ~17h 59min $82–$241* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Jonesboro & Rochester, Minnesota

Quick Facts

Jonesboro
35.84°N, 90.70°W
America/Chicago
99m 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 191 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 48 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 43.5 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients