Manhattan to Rochester, Minnesota: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Manhattan from Rochester, Minnesota?

The distance from Manhattan to Rochester, Minnesota is 395.7 miles (636.8 km) as the crow flies. Rochester, Minnesota is located NNE of Manhattan. By car, the driving distance is approximately 474.9 miles, taking about 9h 33min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 18min. Both are located in United States — Manhattan in Kansas and Rochester, Minnesota in Minnesota.

This is a solid day of driving. Be sure to take breaks every 2-3 hours to avoid driver fatigue, and plan your meals ahead of time. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility.

Coordinates come from public place data for Manhattan 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.