Long Beach, California to Rochester, Minnesota: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1545.1 miles 2486.6 km · straight line
1908.9 miles actual route 3072.1 km · driving distance
33h 21min estimated drive time
$184 - $226 estimated fuel cost
~3h 36min flight time
55° NE bearing direction

How far is Long Beach, California from Rochester, Minnesota?

The distance from Long Beach, California to Rochester, Minnesota is 1545.1 miles (2486.6 km) as the crow flies. Rochester, Minnesota is located NE of Long Beach, California. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1908.9 miles, taking about 33h 21min. A direct flight would take roughly 3h 36min. Both are located in United States — Long Beach, California in California 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 Long Beach, California 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 Long Beach, California to Rochester, Minnesota

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 33h 21min $184 - $226 Flexible stops
Fly ~3h 36min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~40h 1min $153–$286* Budget
Train ~43h 21min $229–$668* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Long Beach, California & Rochester, Minnesota

Quick Facts

Long Beach, California
33.77°N, 118.19°W
America/Los_Angeles
9m 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 515 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 129 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 16.1 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM