River Falls to Rochester, Minnesota: Road Trip Guide & Distance

58.5 miles 94.2 km · straight line
76.1 miles estimated 122.5 km · driving distance
1h 32min estimated drive time
$7 - $9 estimated fuel cost
~37min flight time · usually no direct flights
172° S bearing direction

How far is River Falls from Rochester, Minnesota?

The distance from River Falls to Rochester, Minnesota is 58.5 miles (94.2 km) as the crow flies. Rochester, Minnesota is located S of River Falls. By car, the driving distance is approximately 76.1 miles, taking about 1h 32min. A direct flight would take roughly 37min. Both are located in United States — River Falls in Wisconsin and Rochester, Minnesota in Minnesota.

This is a quick and easy drive, perfect for a day trip or weekend getaway. You can easily make the round trip in a single day. 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 River Falls 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 River Falls to Rochester, Minnesota

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 1h 32min $7 - $9 Flexible stops
Bus ~1h 50min $6–$11* Budget

Suggested Stops Between River Falls & Rochester, Minnesota

Quick Facts

River Falls
44.86°N, 92.62°W
America/Chicago
273m 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 20 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 5 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 425.4 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients