Parker to Rochester, Minnesota: Road Trip Guide & Distance

704.7 miles 1134.1 km · straight line
845.6 miles estimated 1360.9 km · driving distance
17h 1min estimated drive time
$81 - $100 estimated fuel cost
~1h 55min flight time
60° ENE bearing direction

How far is Parker from Rochester, Minnesota?

The distance from Parker to Rochester, Minnesota is 704.7 miles (1134.1 km) as the crow flies. Rochester, Minnesota is located ENE of Parker. By car, the driving distance is approximately 845.6 miles, taking about 17h 1min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 55min. Both are located in United States — Parker in Colorado 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 Parker 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 Parker to Rochester, Minnesota

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 17h 1min $81 - $100 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 55min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~20h 25min $68–$127* Budget
Train ~22h 7min $101–$296* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Parker & Rochester, Minnesota

Quick Facts

Parker
39.52°N, 104.76°W
America/Denver
1789m 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 235 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 59 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 35.3 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients