Rochester, Minnesota to Tulsa: Road Trip Guide & Distance

574.5 miles 924.5 km · straight line
689.3 miles estimated 1109.4 km · driving distance
13h 52min estimated drive time
$66 - $82 estimated fuel cost
~1h 39min flight time
200° SSW bearing direction

How far is Rochester, Minnesota from Tulsa?

The distance from Rochester, Minnesota to Tulsa is 574.5 miles (924.5 km) as the crow flies. Tulsa is located SSW of Rochester, Minnesota. By car, the driving distance is approximately 689.3 miles, taking about 13h 52min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 39min. Both are located in United States — Rochester, Minnesota in Minnesota and Tulsa in Oklahoma.

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.

Coordinates come from public place data for Rochester, Minnesota and Tulsa. 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 Tulsa

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 13h 52min $66 - $82 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 39min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~16h 38min $55–$103* Budget
Train ~18h 2min $83–$241* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Rochester, Minnesota & Tulsa

Quick Facts

Rochester, Minnesota
44.02°N, 92.47°W
America/Chicago
312m elevation
Tulsa
36.15°N, 95.99°W
America/Chicago
226m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 192 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 48 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 43.3 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients