Rochester, Minnesota to Round Lake Beach: Road Trip Guide & Distance

248.3 miles 399.6 km · straight line
310.4 miles estimated 499.5 km · driving distance
6h 15min estimated drive time
$30 - $37 estimated fuel cost
~1h 0min flight time
116° ESE bearing direction

How far is Rochester, Minnesota from Round Lake Beach?

The distance from Rochester, Minnesota to Round Lake Beach is 248.3 miles (399.6 km) as the crow flies. Round Lake Beach is located ESE of Rochester, Minnesota. By car, the driving distance is approximately 310.4 miles, taking about 6h 15min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 0min. Both are located in United States — Rochester, Minnesota in Minnesota and Round Lake Beach in Illinois.

For a drive of this length, it's recommended to plan at least one quick rest stop to stretch your legs and grab a coffee. 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 Rochester, Minnesota and Round Lake Beach. 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 Rochester, Minnesota to Round Lake Beach

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 6h 15min $30 - $37 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 0min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~7h 30min $25–$47* Budget
Train ~5h 56min $37–$109* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Rochester, Minnesota & Round Lake Beach

Quick Facts

Rochester, Minnesota
44.02°N, 92.47°W
America/Chicago
312m elevation
Round Lake Beach
42.37°N, 88.09°W
America/Chicago
233m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 83 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 21 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 100.3 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients