Newton, Iowa to Rochester, Minnesota: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Newton, Iowa from Rochester, Minnesota?

The distance from Newton, Iowa to Rochester, Minnesota is 163 miles (262.4 km) as the crow flies. Rochester, Minnesota is located N of Newton, Iowa. By car, the driving distance is approximately 203.8 miles, taking about 4h 6min. A direct flight would take roughly 50min. Both are located in United States — Newton, Iowa in Iowa and Rochester, Minnesota in Minnesota.

For a drive of this length, it's recommended to plan at least one quick rest stop to stretch your legs and grab a coffee. 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 Newton, Iowa 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.