Louisville to Rochester, Minnesota: Road Trip Guide & Distance

529.6 miles 852.3 km · straight line
646.6 miles actual route 1040.6 km · driving distance
12h 5min estimated drive time
$62 - $77 estimated fuel cost
~1h 34min flight time
321° NW bearing direction

How far is Louisville from Rochester, Minnesota?

The distance from Louisville to Rochester, Minnesota is 529.6 miles (852.3 km) as the crow flies. Rochester, Minnesota is located NW of Louisville. By car, the driving distance is approximately 646.6 miles, taking about 12h 5min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 34min. Both are located in United States — Louisville in Kentucky 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. Since you'll be heading mostly West, pack a good pair of sunglasses if you plan to drive during the late afternoon to avoid the harsh sun glare.

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

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 12h 5min $62 - $77 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 34min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~14h 30min $52–$97* Budget
Train ~15h 43min $78–$226* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Louisville & Rochester, Minnesota

Quick Facts

Louisville
38.25°N, 85.76°W
America/New_York
142m 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 177 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 44 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 47 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM