Mesa to Rochester, Minnesota: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1270.1 miles 2044.1 km · straight line
1596.3 miles actual route 2569 km · driving distance
29h 22min estimated drive time
$154 - $189 estimated fuel cost
~3h 3min flight time
49° NE bearing direction

How far is Mesa from Rochester, Minnesota?

The distance from Mesa to Rochester, Minnesota is 1270.1 miles (2044.1 km) as the crow flies. Rochester, Minnesota is located NE of Mesa. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1596.3 miles, taking about 29h 22min. A direct flight would take roughly 3h 3min. Both are located in United States — Mesa in Arizona 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 Mesa 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 Mesa to Rochester, Minnesota

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 29h 22min $154 - $189 Flexible stops
Fly ~3h 3min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~35h 14min $128–$239* Budget
Train ~38h 11min $192–$559* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Mesa & Rochester, Minnesota

Quick Facts

Mesa
33.42°N, 111.83°W
America/Phoenix
378m 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 423 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 106 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 19.6 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM