How far is Garvin, MN from Rochester, MN?
The driving distance from Garvin, MN to Rochester, MN is about 179.2 miles (288.4 km), with a travel time of about 03h 43m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 163.5 miles (263.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 27m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CST.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 03h 43m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Human settlement in Blue Earth County, Minnesota, United States of America
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Garvin and Rochester.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Garvin and Rochester.
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Start on 4th Street
77 m · 13 sec · 4th Street
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Turn left onto US Highway 59
1.8 mi · 2 min · US Highway 59
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Turn right onto US Highway 14
6 mi · 8 min · US Highway 14
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Continue on Craig Avenue
1.3 mi · 3 min · Craig Avenue
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Continue on US Highway 14
17.2 mi · 22 min · US Highway 14
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Continue on Broadway Street
2966 ft · 56 sec · Broadway Street
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Continue on US Highway 14
13.6 mi · 17 min · US Highway 14
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Continue on West Rock Street
1.4 mi · 2 min · West Rock Street
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Continue on US Highway 14
12.4 mi · 15 min · US Highway 14
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Continue on Main Street West
1.8 mi · 4 min · Main Street West
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Continue on US Highway 14
10 mi · 13 min · US Highway 14
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward US Highway 14
37 m · 5 sec · US Highway 14
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Exit the roundabout onto US Highway 14
1.3 km · 1 min · US Highway 14
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Highway 14 West
44 m · 2 sec · Highway 14 West
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Exit the roundabout onto Highway 14 West
2423 ft · 46 sec · Highway 14 West
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Continue on Black and Yellow Trail
103 m · 8 sec · Black and Yellow Trail
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Continue on 20th North Street
1771 ft · 33 sec · 20th North Street
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Continue on North Broadway
1.1 mi · 2 min · North Broadway
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Turn left onto 7th North Street
1672 ft · 42 sec · 7th North Street
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Continue on US Highway 14
1262 ft · 25 sec · US Highway 14
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward US Highway 14
27 m · 4 sec · US Highway 14
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Exit the roundabout onto US Highway 14
2827 ft · 47 sec · US Highway 14
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Take the exit slight right toward US 14 South, CSAH 21
1454 ft · 40 sec
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward US Highway 14
7 m · 1 sec · US Highway 14
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Exit the roundabout onto US Highway 14
68.1 mi · 1 hr 19 min · US Highway 14
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Continue straight
39.2 mi · 46 min
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Continue on Civic Center Drive Northwest
923 ft · 16 sec · Civic Center Drive Northwest
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Continue on Civic Center Drive Northwest
2229 ft · 55 sec · Civic Center Drive Northwest
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Turn right onto 11th Avenue Northwest
1683 ft · 50 sec · 11th Avenue Northwest
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Continue on 11th Avenue Southwest
688 ft · 27 sec · 11th Avenue Southwest
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Turn left onto 2nd Street Southwest
1909 ft · 55 sec · 2nd Street Southwest
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Turn right
57 m · 6 sec
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Turn straight onto 6th Avenue Southwest
75 m · 12 sec · 6th Avenue Southwest
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Turn left onto 3rd Street Southwest
132 m · 18 sec · 3rd Street Southwest
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Turn left onto 5th Avenue Southwest
123 m · 16 sec · 5th Avenue Southwest
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 5th Avenue Southwest
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Garvin and Rochester.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
US Highway 14
Exit the roundabout onto US Highway 14
68.1 mi · 01h 19m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Partly Cloudy leaving Garvin and Sunny near Rochester.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Garvin to Rochester?
The road trip is about 179.2 miles (288.4 km) and usually takes 03h 43m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Judson is a useful midpoint, sitting about 89.4 miles from Garvin and 89.9 miles from Rochester.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 163.5 miles (263.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.7 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:32 AM CST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.27 one way or $50.53 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 56.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Cloudy around Garvin and Sunny near Rochester.
Stop Ideas Near Judson
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Judson.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Garvin and Rochester. Straight-line distance: 163.53 mi (263.17 km).
#1 Garvin
Human settlement in Lyon County, Minnesota, United States of America
| Population | 129 |
| Coordinates | 44.2144000, -95.7558500 |
| Altitude | 469 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Rochester
City in Minnesota, United States of America
| Population | 1,909 |
| Coordinates | 44.0216300, -92.4699000 |
| Altitude | 312 |
| Country | United States |
End: Rochester (-92.4699, 44.02163)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 288 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 58m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 28m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 35m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 59m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 33m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 14m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.00 | $25.27 | $50.53 |
| Mid-grade | $4.48 | $28.29 | $56.59 |
| Premium | $5.00 | $31.63 | $63.25 |
| Diesel | $6.12 | $38.67 | $77.33 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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