Distance from Washington to Rochester by Car and Plane

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The flight distance from Washington (DC) to Rochester (MN) is 873 miles or 1405 kilometers or 759 nautical miles.
Driving distance from Washington to Rochester is 1048 miles (1687 kilometers).
Difference between fly and travel by a car is 175 miles or 282 km.

Washington to Rochester Flight Route Map

Map Showing the Distance Between Washington, DC and Rochester, MN
This map shows the distance from Washington, DC, Usa to Rochester, MN, Usa. You can also see the distance in miles and km below the map. Flight route map from Washington, District of Columbia to Rochester, Minnesota is displayed below.

Driving distance from Washington, DC to Rochester, MN

The driving distance from Washington, District of Columbia to Rochester, Minnesota is 1048 miles or 1687 km.
The total driving distance from Washington, DC to Rochester, MN is 1048 miles or 1687 kilometers. Your trip begins in Washington, District of Columbia. It ends in Rochester, Minnesota.
The driving distance from Washington, District of Columbia to Rochester, Minnesota is approximately 1048 miles (1687 kilometers), depending on the specific route you take. Without considering any traffic or other delays, driving this distance typically takes around 19 to 20 hours under normal conditions.

Driving time from Washington, DC to Rochester, MN

How long is the drive from Washington, DC to Rochester, MN?
The total driving time is 19 hours, 41 minutes.
How long does a car ride from Washington to Rochester take?
Washington and Rochester are 19 hours 41 mins far apart, if you drive non-stop.

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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 Washington and Rochester

Time difference between Washington (DC) and Rochester (MN) is 1 Hours.
Rochester time is 1 Hours behind Washington.

Current local time in Washington	Current local time in Rochester
2025-12-19, 13:55:38 EST	2025-12-19, 12:55:38 CST

How Far is it Between Washington District of Columbia, USA and Rochester Minnesota, USA?

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

Distance type	Miles	Kilometers	Nautical miles
Driving distance	1048 mi	1687 km	910.08 nmi
Straight line distance	873 mi	1405 km	759 nmi
Difference	175 mi	282 km	151 nmi

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