Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field (MSP) Rochester, MN

Distance: 82 miDuration: 1 h 50 min

Driving from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field (MSP) to Rochester, MN takes about 1 h 50 min via US 52. The distance is 82 mi. The straight-line distance is 71 mi. EV charging is available along the route, including in Sunfish Lake, MN, Farmington, MN, Cannon Falls, MN, Red Wing, MN, Rochester, MN. Driving directions

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Driving directions27 · 82 mi

1 Depart straight 15 yd
2 Turn right 172 yd
3 Turn right 16 yd
4 Turn left 119 yd
5 At end of road, turn right onto 34th Avenue South 2 mi
6 Take ramp slightly left 1 mi
7 Keep slightly right 1 mi
8 Merge slightly left 4 mi
9 Take exit slightly right 1 mi
10 Turn left onto Dodd Road 1 mi
11 Turn left 9 mi
12 Keep slightly right 21 mi
13 Take exit slightly right 1 mi

14 Enter roundabout slightly right onto County 24 Boulevard 9 yd
15 Exit roundabout slightly right onto County 24 Boulevard 1 mi
16 Enter roundabout straight onto County 14 Boulevard 74 yd
17 Exit roundabout slightly right onto County 14 Boulevard 6 mi
18 Turn left onto County 9 Boulevard 5 mi
19 Take ramp left 1 mi
20 Merge slightly left 17 mi
21 Continue straight 17 mi
22 Take exit slightly right 1 mi
23 Continue straight onto West Frontage Road Southwest 81 yd
24 Continue straight onto West Frontage Road Southwest 1 mi
25 Turn left onto 6th Street Southwest 1 mi
26 Turn right onto 10th Avenue Southwest 1 mi
27 Arrive onto 10th Avenue Southwest

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The return trip from Rochester, MN to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field (MSP) covers roughly the same distance, 82 mi.

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How far is it from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field (MSP) to Rochester, MN?: The distance between Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field (MSP) and Rochester, MN is 82 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field (MSP) to Rochester, MN?: The drive from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field (MSP) to Rochester, MN takes approximately 1 h 50 min by car.
What is the best route from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field (MSP) to Rochester, MN?: The fastest route from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field (MSP) to Rochester, MN covers 82 mi with a driving time of approximately 1 h 50 min.
Which direction is Rochester, MN from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field (MSP)?: Rochester, MN lies roughly to the south-east of Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field (MSP).
Which roads does the route from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field (MSP) to Rochester, MN follow?: The drive from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field (MSP) to Rochester, MN mainly follows US 52.
Which towns do you pass between Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field (MSP) and Rochester, MN?: Towns on the route from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field (MSP) to Rochester, MN include St. Paul, Cottage Grove, Cannon Falls, Zumbrota, Byron.

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