Day trip from Minneapolis to Rochester
Rochester lies 124 km (77 mi) south-east of Minneapolis, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
At 124 km (77 mi) apart, Rochester is a realistic day trip from Minneapolis: about 2 h 1 min each way by road.
| Minneapolis | Rochester | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United States | United States |
| Population | 410,939 | 112,225 |
| Elevation | 262 m (860 ft) | 314 m (1,030 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-5 (America/Chicago) | UTC-5 (America/Chicago) |
| Postal codes | 55401–55488 | 55901–55906 |
Where to book tours and tickets in Rochester
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Staying in Rochester
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Common questions
How far is Rochester from Minneapolis?
124 km (77 mi) in a straight line, south-east of Minneapolis; by road roughly 151 km (94 mi).
How long does it take to get from Minneapolis to Rochester by road?
About 2 h 1 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Minneapolis and Rochester?
No, both are on America/Chicago at the moment.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.