Los Angeles to Rochester, Minnesota: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Los Angeles from Rochester, Minnesota?

The distance from Los Angeles to Rochester, Minnesota is 1536.4 miles (2472.6 km) as the crow flies. Rochester, Minnesota is located NE of Los Angeles. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1895.1 miles, taking about 33h 0min. A direct flight would take roughly 3h 35min. Both are located in United States — Los Angeles 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 Los Angeles 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.