Kansas City to Rochester, Minnesota: Road Trip Guide & Distance
How far is Kansas City from Rochester, Minnesota?
The distance from Kansas City to Rochester, Minnesota is 357.1 miles (574.7 km) as the crow flies. Rochester, Minnesota is located NNE of Kansas City. By car, the driving distance is approximately 402.7 miles, taking about 7h 23min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 13min. Both are located in United States — Kansas 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 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 Kansas City 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 Kansas City to Rochester, Minnesota
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Quick Facts
Did You Know?
- At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 119 hours of non-stop walking
- By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 30 hours
- You could travel this distance about 69.7 times to circle the Earth's equator