Mason City to Rochester, Minnesota: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Mason City from Rochester, Minnesota?

The distance from Mason City to Rochester, Minnesota is 70.3 miles (113.1 km) as the crow flies. Rochester, Minnesota is located NNE of Mason City. By car, the driving distance is approximately 87.9 miles, taking about 1h 46min. A direct flight would take roughly 38min. Both are located in United States — Mason City in Iowa and Rochester, Minnesota in Minnesota.

This is a quick and easy drive, perfect for a day trip or weekend getaway. You can easily make the round trip in a single day. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility. Given the short distance, driving or taking a train is often faster and more convenient than dealing with airport security and flight boarding times.

Coordinates come from public place data for Mason City 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.