Rapid City to Rochester, Minnesota: Road Trip Guide & Distance
How far is Rapid City from Rochester, Minnesota?
The distance from Rapid City to Rochester, Minnesota is 534 miles (859.4 km) as the crow flies. Rochester, Minnesota is located E of Rapid City. By car, the driving distance is approximately 640.8 miles, taking about 12h 53min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 34min. Both are located in United States — Rapid City in South Dakota 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.
Coordinates come from public place data for Rapid City 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 Rapid City to Rochester, Minnesota
Suggested Stops Between Rapid City & Rochester, Minnesota
- 1457 mi
- 2319 mi
Quick Facts
Did You Know?
- At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 178 hours of non-stop walking
- By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 45 hours
- You could travel this distance about 46.6 times to circle the Earth's equator