Rochester, Minnesota to San Antonio: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1061.6 miles 1708.4 km · straight line
1215.8 miles actual route 1956.6 km · driving distance
21h 28min estimated drive time
$117 - $144 estimated fuel cost
~2h 38min flight time
200° SSW bearing direction

How far is Rochester, Minnesota from San Antonio?

The distance from Rochester, Minnesota to San Antonio is 1061.6 miles (1708.4 km) as the crow flies. San Antonio is located SSW of Rochester, Minnesota. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1215.8 miles, taking about 21h 28min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 38min. Both are located in United States — Rochester, Minnesota in Minnesota and San Antonio in Texas.

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. Since you'll be heading mostly West, pack a good pair of sunglasses if you plan to drive during the late afternoon to avoid the harsh sun glare. 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 Rochester, Minnesota and San Antonio. 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 Rochester, Minnesota to San Antonio

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 21h 28min $117 - $144 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 38min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~25h 46min $97–$182* Budget
Train ~27h 54min $146–$426* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Rochester, Minnesota & San Antonio

Quick Facts

Rochester, Minnesota
44.02°N, 92.47°W
America/Chicago
312m elevation
San Antonio
29.42°N, 98.49°W
America/Chicago
198m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 354 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 88 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 23.5 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM