Portland, Oregon to Rochester, Minnesota: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Portland, Oregon from Rochester, Minnesota?

The distance from Portland, Oregon to Rochester, Minnesota is 1476.6 miles (2376.4 km) as the crow flies. Rochester, Minnesota is located E of Portland, Oregon. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1782 miles, taking about 31h 6min. A direct flight would take roughly 3h 28min. Both are located in United States — Portland, Oregon in Oregon 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 Portland, Oregon 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.