How far is Rochester, MN from Garvin, MN?
The driving distance from Rochester, MN to Garvin, MN is about 179.3 miles (288.5 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 26m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 43m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Human settlement in Blue Earth County, Minnesota, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Rochester and Garvin.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Rochester and Garvin.
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Start on 5th Avenue Southwest
123 m · 16 sec · 5th Avenue Southwest
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Turn right onto 3rd Street Southwest
869 ft · 27 sec · 3rd Street Southwest
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Turn right onto 7th Avenue Southwest
123 m · 16 sec · 7th Avenue Southwest
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Turn left onto 2nd Street Southwest
1539 ft · 53 sec · 2nd Street Southwest
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Turn right onto 11th Avenue Southwest
688 ft · 22 sec · 11th Avenue Southwest
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Continue on 11th Avenue Northwest
1683 ft · 50 sec · 11th Avenue Northwest
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Turn left onto Civic Center Drive Northwest
1922 ft · 51 sec · Civic Center Drive Northwest
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Continue on Civic Center Drive Northwest
781 ft · 13 sec · Civic Center Drive Northwest
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Continue straight
107.4 mi · 2 hr 5 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward US Highway 14
72 m · 4 sec · US Highway 14
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Exit the roundabout onto US Highway 14
18 m · 1 sec · US Highway 14
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward US 14 West, MN 15 South
102 m · 5 sec
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Exit the roundabout onto US 14 West, MN 15 South
1.3 km · 1 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward US Highway 14
43 m · 6 sec · US Highway 14
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Exit the roundabout onto US Highway 14
1269 ft · 24 sec · US Highway 14
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Continue on 7th North Street
1620 ft · 44 sec · 7th North Street
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Turn right onto North Broadway
1.1 mi · 2 min · North Broadway
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Continue on 20th North Street
1789 ft · 36 sec · 20th North Street
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Continue on Highway 14 West
2719 ft · 52 sec · Highway 14 West
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Highway 14 West
43 m · 2 sec · Highway 14 West
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Exit the roundabout onto Highway 14 West
1068 ft · 20 sec · Highway 14 West
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Continue on US Highway 14
3069 ft · 1 min · US Highway 14
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward US Highway 14
30 m · 4 sec · US Highway 14
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Exit the roundabout onto US Highway 14
10 mi · 13 min · US Highway 14
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Continue on Main Street East
1.8 mi · 4 min · Main Street East
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Continue on US Highway 14
12.4 mi · 15 min · US Highway 14
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Continue on East Rock Street
1.4 mi · 2 min · East Rock Street
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Continue on US Highway 14
13.6 mi · 17 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
17.2 mi · 22 min · US Highway 14
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Continue on Craig Avenue East
1.3 mi · 3 min · Craig Avenue East
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Continue on US Highway 14
6 mi · 8 min · US Highway 14
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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 4th Street
77 m · 7 sec · 4th Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 4th Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Rochester and Garvin.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Civic Center Drive Northwest
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107 mi · 02h 05m
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.
Sunny leaving Rochester and Partly Cloudy near Garvin.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Rochester to Garvin?
The road trip is about 179.3 miles (288.5 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 Rochester and 89.9 miles from Garvin.
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 15.8 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 9:34 AM CST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.31 one way or $50.61 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 56.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Rochester and Partly Cloudy near Garvin.
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 Rochester and Garvin. Straight-line distance: 163.53 mi (263.17 km).
#1 Rochester
City in Minnesota, United States of America
| Population | 1,909 |
| Coordinates | 44.0216300, -92.4699000 |
| Altitude | 312 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Garvin
Human settlement in Lyon County, Minnesota, United States of America
| Population | 129 |
| Coordinates | 44.2144000, -95.7558500 |
| Altitude | 469 |
| Country | United States |
End: Garvin (-95.75585, 44.2144)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 289 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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 | $25.31 | $50.61 |
| Mid-grade | $4.48 | $28.34 | $56.68 |
| Premium | $5.00 | $31.68 | $63.35 |
| Diesel | $6.12 | $38.73 | $77.45 |
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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