How far is Dover, MN from Rogers, MN?

The driving distance from Dover, MN to Rogers, MN is about 131.4 miles (211.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 37m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 109.1 miles (175.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 14m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CST.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
131.36 mi
02h 37m
Flight
109.05 mi
175.5 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
109.05 mi
Kilometers
175.5 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
131.36 mi
Kilometers
211.41 km
Drive Time
02h 37m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 37m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Rogers
Sat, Nov 7, 11:55 AM CST
Return by in Dover
Sat, Nov 7, 2:32 PM CST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Dover
2026-11-07T09:17
Arrive Rogers
Sat, Nov 7, 11:55 AM CST
Route Timing
02h 37m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:37 AM to 12:37 PM CST

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
1:16 PM CST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Dover
9:30 PM CST
Morning start is best

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Cannon Falls
MN

City in Goodhue County, Minnesota, United States

From Dover
65.6 mi
01h 18m
To Rogers
65.7 mi
01h 18m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
51°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Nov 7 6:00 AM CST
Wind
5 to 9 mph SW
Destination
50°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Nov 7 6:00 AM CST
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Dover and Rogers.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Dover and Rogers.

  1. 1

    Start on Chatfield Street North

    1.2 km · 1 min · Chatfield Street North

  2. 2

    Continue on County Road 10

    2506 ft · 41 sec · County Road 10

  3. 3

    Take the ramp right toward I 90 West: Austin

    2002 ft · 24 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    10.3 mi · 11 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward US 52: Rochester

    1670 ft · 41 sec

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on US 52 North: Rochester

    710 ft · 15 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    9.7 mi · 11 min

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    16.5 mi · 19 min

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    9.1 mi · 11 min

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    39.8 mi · 46 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on US 52 North: Saint Paul

    9.4 mi · 12 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight right

    2755 ft · 1 min

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    1000 ft · 15 sec

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward I 35E North, US 10 West

    5.1 mi · 7 min

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on US 10 West, I 694 West, I 694 East

    1620 ft · 20 sec

  16. 16

    Continue on I 694 West, US 10 West

    18.5 mi · 23 min

  17. 17

    Continue on I-94 W

    8.7 mi · 10 min · I-94 W

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward MN 101, CR 81, MN 101 North: Rogers, Elk River

    1499 ft · 37 sec

  19. 19

    Keep slight left to continue on MN 101, CR 81: Rogers

    1391 ft · 36 sec

  20. 20

    Turn left

    527 ft · 17 sec

  21. 21

    Turn straight

    1145 ft · 25 sec

  22. 22

    Turn right

    77 m · 9 sec

  23. 23

    Continue on Main Street

    709 ft · 18 sec · Main Street

  24. 24

    Turn right

    33 m · 8 sec

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Dover and Rogers.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
25 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
19 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 52 North
85.4 mi · 65%
I 694 West
18.5 mi · 14%
I 90 West
10.7 mi · 8%
I-94 W
8.7 mi · 7%
I 35E North
5.13 mi · 4%
Chatfield Street North
0.76 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

US 52 North

Continue straight

39.8 mi · 00h 46m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
02h 37m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+22.3 mi
109.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Cannon Falls
01h 18m from Dover
Leave By
1:16 PM CST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Dover and Mostly Sunny near Rogers.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Dover to Rogers?

The road trip is about 131.4 miles (211.4 km) and usually takes 02h 37m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Cannon Falls is a useful midpoint, sitting about 65.6 miles from Dover and 65.7 miles from Rogers.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 109.1 miles (175.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.3 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:16 PM CST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.55 one way or $37.10 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 41.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Dover and Mostly Sunny near Rogers.

Stop Ideas Near Cannon Falls

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Cannon Falls, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Cannon Falls.

RAIL

Red Wing station

30 mi away
420 Levee Street
RAIL

Saint Paul Union Depot

55 mi away
Midway Station
BUS

Menomonie, WI

88 mi away
302 10th Avenue East
BUS

Eau Claire, WI

110 mi away
6251 Traux Lane

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Dover and Rogers. Straight-line distance: 109.05 mi (175.5 km).

Dover

#1 Dover

City in Olmsted County, Minnesota, United States

Population400
Coordinates43.9735700, -92.1390500
Altitude352
CountryUnited States
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#2 Rogers

City in Minnesota, United States

Population13,623
Coordinates45.1888500, -93.5530100
Altitude293
CountryUnited States
Start: Dover (-92.13905, 43.97357)
End: Rogers (-93.55301, 45.18885)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 211 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 22m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 17m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 37m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 11m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 52m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 38m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.64 gal
17.55 L · about $18.55
Round trip
$37.10
9.28 gal · 35.1 L
Estimated CO2
41.2 kg one way
Round trip: 82.5 kg / 182 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.00 $18.55 $37.10
Mid-grade $4.48 $20.77 $41.55
Premium $5.00 $23.22 $46.44
Diesel $6.12 $28.39 $56.78

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Minnesota · Nov 06, 2026

There is no time difference between Dover and Rogers. The current time is 09:17:46.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.