Distance Guide
How far is Minneapolis from Rochester?
The distance between Minneapolis, MN and Rochester, MN is about 77 miles — roughly a 1 hr 24 min drive at typical highway speeds.
Distance
77 mi
Drive time
1 hr 24 min
Midpoint
44.495°, -92.873°
Driving from Minneapolis to Rochester
Most drivers cover the 77-mile route in about 1 hr 24 min, depending on traffic, weather, and stops. The fair midpoint — a natural place to break the trip or meet someone driving from the other direction.
Meet in the middle instead of driving the whole way
If you and a friend are both making this trip just to see each other, meeting halfway saves everyone roughly half the drive — about 39 miles each instead of 77. MidMeetup picks the exact fair midpoint and recommends restaurants, coffee shops, and bars nearby.
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