Las Vegas to Rochester, Minnesota: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1309.6 miles 2107.6 km · straight line
1626.4 miles actual route 2617.4 km · driving distance
28h 9min estimated drive time
$157 - $193 estimated fuel cost
~3h 8min flight time
59° ENE bearing direction

How far is Las Vegas from Rochester, Minnesota?

The distance from Las Vegas to Rochester, Minnesota is 1309.6 miles (2107.6 km) as the crow flies. Rochester, Minnesota is located ENE of Las Vegas. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1626.4 miles, taking about 28h 9min. A direct flight would take roughly 3h 8min. Both are located in United States — Las Vegas in Nevada 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 East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility. For a trip of this distance, flying is significantly faster. However, driving offers the flexibility to explore stops along the way.

Coordinates come from public place data for Las Vegas 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 Las Vegas to Rochester, Minnesota

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 28h 9min $157 - $193 Flexible stops
Fly ~3h 8min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~33h 47min $130–$244* Budget
Train ~36h 36min $195–$569* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Las Vegas & Rochester, Minnesota

Quick Facts

Las Vegas
36.17°N, 115.14°W
America/Los_Angeles
610m 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 437 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 109 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 19 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM