Milton, Ontario, Canada to Rochester, Minnesota: Road Trip Guide & Distance

628.4 miles 1011.3 km · straight line
754.1 miles estimated 1213.6 km · driving distance
15h 10min estimated drive time
CAD 122 - CAD 150 estimated fuel cost
~1h 46min flight time
278° W bearing direction

How far is Milton, Ontario, Canada from Rochester, Minnesota?

The distance from Milton, Ontario, Canada to Rochester, Minnesota is 628.4 miles (1011.3 km) as the crow flies. Rochester, Minnesota is located W of Milton, Ontario, Canada. By car, the driving distance is approximately 754.1 miles, taking about 15h 10min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 46min. Milton, Ontario, Canada is in Ontario, Canada, while Rochester, Minnesota is in Minnesota, United States.

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. Keep in mind this route crosses international borders. Don't forget your passport, and check current border crossing times and vehicle insurance requirements.

Coordinates come from public place data for Milton, Ontario, Canada 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.

How to Get from Milton, Ontario, Canada to Rochester, Minnesota

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 15h 10min CAD 122 - CAD 150 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 46min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~18h 12min $60–$113* Budget
Train ~19h 43min $90–$264* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Milton, Ontario, Canada & Rochester, Minnesota

Quick Facts

Milton, Ontario, Canada
43.52°N, 79.88°W
America/Toronto
195m 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 209 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 52 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 39.6 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients