Phoenix to Rochester, Minnesota: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1279.2 miles 2058.7 km · straight line
1609 miles actual route 2589.5 km · driving distance
29h 37min estimated drive time
$155 - $191 estimated fuel cost
~3h 4min flight time
49° NE bearing direction

How far is Phoenix from Rochester, Minnesota?

The distance from Phoenix to Rochester, Minnesota is 1279.2 miles (2058.7 km) as the crow flies. Rochester, Minnesota is located NE of Phoenix. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1609 miles, taking about 29h 37min. A direct flight would take roughly 3h 4min. Both are located in United States — Phoenix 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 Phoenix 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 Phoenix to Rochester, Minnesota

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 29h 37min $155 - $191 Flexible stops
Fly ~3h 4min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~35h 32min $129–$241* Budget
Train ~38h 30min $193–$563* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Phoenix & Rochester, Minnesota

Quick Facts

Phoenix
33.45°N, 112.07°W
America/Phoenix
331m 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 426 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 107 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 19.5 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM