Kirksville to Rochester, Minnesota: Road Trip Guide & Distance

264.5 miles 425.6 km · straight line
330.6 miles estimated 532 km · driving distance
6h 39min estimated drive time
$32 - $39 estimated fuel cost
~1h 2min flight time
N bearing direction

How far is Kirksville from Rochester, Minnesota?

The distance from Kirksville to Rochester, Minnesota is 264.5 miles (425.6 km) as the crow flies. Rochester, Minnesota is located N of Kirksville. By car, the driving distance is approximately 330.6 miles, taking about 6h 39min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 2min. Both are located in United States — Kirksville in Missouri and Rochester, Minnesota in Minnesota.

For a drive of this length, it's recommended to plan at least one quick rest stop to stretch your legs and grab a coffee.

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

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 6h 39min $32 - $39 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 2min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~7h 59min $26–$50* Budget
Train ~6h 19min $40–$116* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Kirksville & Rochester, Minnesota

Quick Facts

Kirksville
40.19°N, 92.58°W
America/Chicago
299m 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 88 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 22 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 94.2 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients