Nashville to Rochester, Minnesota: Road Trip Guide & Distance

620.3 miles 998.3 km · straight line
757.7 miles actual route 1219.4 km · driving distance
14h 46min estimated drive time
$73 - $90 estimated fuel cost
~1h 45min flight time
333° NNW bearing direction

How far is Nashville from Rochester, Minnesota?

The distance from Nashville to Rochester, Minnesota is 620.3 miles (998.3 km) as the crow flies. Rochester, Minnesota is located NNW of Nashville. By car, the driving distance is approximately 757.7 miles, taking about 14h 46min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 45min. Both are located in United States — Nashville in Tennessee 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 Nashville 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 Nashville to Rochester, Minnesota

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 14h 46min $73 - $90 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 45min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~17h 43min $61–$114* Budget
Train ~19h 12min $91–$265* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Nashville & Rochester, Minnesota

Quick Facts

Nashville
36.16°N, 86.78°W
America/Chicago
182m 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 207 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 52 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 40.1 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM