Distance from Raleigh to Rochester by Car and Plane

The flight distance from Raleigh (NC) to Rochester (MN) is 924 miles or 1487 kilometers or 803 nautical miles.
Driving distance from Raleigh to Rochester is 1146 miles (1845 kilometers).
Difference between fly and travel by a car is 222 miles or 358 km.

Flight distance from Raleigh, NC to Rochester, MN in miles and km?

The air travel (bird fly) shortest distance between Raleigh and Rochester is 924 miles or 1487 km.
The nearest airport to Raleigh, is Raleigh Durham International Airport (RDU) and the nearest airport to Rochester, is Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport / Wold-Chamberlain Field (MSP).

What is the average flight time from Raleigh to Rochester?

Flight time from Raleigh, NC to Rochester, MN is 2 hours 7 minutes under average conditions.
Exact flight times may vary depending on aircraft type, weather conditions, baggage load, and other environmental factors.

Raleigh to Rochester Flight Route Map

Map Showing the Distance Between Raleigh, NC and Rochester, MN
This map shows the distance from Raleigh, NC, Usa to Rochester, MN, Usa. You can also see the distance in miles and km below the map. Flight route map from Raleigh, North Carolina to Rochester, Minnesota is displayed below.

Driving distance from Raleigh, NC to Rochester, MN

The driving distance from Raleigh, North Carolina to Rochester, Minnesota is 1146 miles or 1845 km.
The total driving distance from Raleigh, NC to Rochester, MN is 1146 miles or 1845 kilometers. Your trip begins in Raleigh, North Carolina. It ends in Rochester, Minnesota.
The driving distance from Raleigh, North Carolina to Rochester, Minnesota is approximately 1146 miles (1845 kilometers), depending on the specific route you take. Without considering any traffic or other delays, driving this distance typically takes around 22 to 23 hours under normal conditions.

Driving time from Raleigh, NC to Rochester, MN

How long is the drive from Raleigh, NC to Rochester, MN?
The total driving time is 22 hours, 0 minutes.
How long does a car ride from Raleigh to Rochester take?
Raleigh and Rochester are 22 hours 0 mins far apart, if you drive non-stop.
Attention! According to the recommendations of experts, you should stop and take a break every 2 hours on average, take a fresh air and walk a little to protect your alertness and health during long trips by car. In addition, you can drink some coffee to prevent you from sleeping. People who drive constantly without taking a break lose their focus and can eventually cause accidents. Also, please drive carefully and follow the speed rules.

Time Difference between Raleigh and Rochester

Time difference between Raleigh (NC) and Rochester (MN) is 1 Hours.
Rochester time is 1 Hours behind Raleigh.

Current local time in RaleighCurrent local time in Rochester
2025-12-21, 08:31:48 EST2025-12-21, 07:31:48 CST
How Far is it Between Raleigh North Carolina, USA and Rochester Minnesota, USA?

You can compare air and road distance between Raleigh, NC and Rochester, MN in this summary table of distances in miles, kilometers and nautical miles.

Distance type Miles Kilometers Nautical miles
Driving distance 1146 mi 1845 km 995.19 nmi
Straight line distance 924 mi 1487 km 803 nmi
Difference 222 mi 358 km 192 nmi

Raleigh Details

Raleigh is located in North Carolina, USA.

GPS CoordinatesLatitude: N 35° 49' 48.7'' Longitude: W 78° 38' 29.4''
Latitude35.8302
Longitude-78.64149
StateNorth Carolina
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Rochester Details

Rochester is located in Minnesota, USA.

GPS CoordinatesLatitude: N 44° 1' 17.9'' Longitude: W 92° 28' 11.6''
Latitude44.02163
Longitude-92.4699
StateMinnesota
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Estimated Travel Time by Car Between Raleigh, NC and Rochester, MN
Average SpeedTravel Time
30 mph (48 km/h) 38 hours 26 minutes
40 mph (64 km/h) 28 hours 49 minutes
45 mph (72 km/h) 25 hours 37 minutes
50 mph (80 km/h) 23 hours 3 minutes
55 mph (88 km/h) 20 hours 57 minutes
60 mph (96 km/h) 19 hours 13 minutes
65 mph (104 km/h) 17 hours 44 minutes
70 mph (112 km/h) 16 hours 28 minutes
75 mph (120 km/h) 15 hours 22 minutes
80 mph (128 km/h) 14 hours 24 minutes
85 mph (136 km/h) 13 hours 33 minutes