Rochester, Minnesota to Terre Haute: Road Trip Guide & Distance

408.5 miles 657.4 km · straight line
490.2 miles estimated 788.9 km · driving distance
9h 52min estimated drive time
$47 - $58 estimated fuel cost
~1h 19min flight time
139° SE bearing direction

How far is Rochester, Minnesota from Terre Haute?

The distance from Rochester, Minnesota to Terre Haute is 408.5 miles (657.4 km) as the crow flies. Terre Haute is located SE of Rochester, Minnesota. By car, the driving distance is approximately 490.2 miles, taking about 9h 52min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 19min. Both are located in United States — Rochester, Minnesota in Minnesota and Terre Haute in Indiana.

This is a solid day of driving. Be sure to take breaks every 2-3 hours to avoid driver fatigue, and plan your meals ahead of time. 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 Terre Haute. 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 Terre Haute

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 9h 52min $47 - $58 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 19min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~11h 50min $39–$74* Budget
Train ~9h 22min $59–$172* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Rochester, Minnesota & Terre Haute

Quick Facts

Rochester, Minnesota
44.02°N, 92.47°W
America/Chicago
312m elevation
Terre Haute
39.47°N, 87.41°W
America/Indiana/Indianapolis
152m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 136 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 34 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 61 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients