Rochester, Minnesota to Upper Alton: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Rochester, Minnesota from Upper Alton?

The distance from Rochester, Minnesota to Upper Alton is 372.9 miles (600.1 km) as the crow flies. Upper Alton is located SSE of Rochester, Minnesota. By car, the driving distance is approximately 447.4 miles, taking about 9h 0min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 15min. Both are located in United States — Rochester, Minnesota in Minnesota and Upper Alton in Illinois.

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 Upper Alton. 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.