How far is Rogers, MN from Dover, MN?

The driving distance from Rogers, MN to Dover, MN is about 134.7 miles (216.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 43m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 109.1 miles (175.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 26m 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
134.65 mi
02h 43m
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
134.65 mi
Kilometers
216.7 km
Drive Time
02h 43m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 43m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Dover
Sat, Nov 7, 12:51 PM CST
Return by in Rogers
Sat, Nov 7, 3:35 PM CST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Rogers
2026-11-07T10:08
Arrive Dover
Sat, Nov 7, 12:51 PM CST
Route Timing
02h 43m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:43 AM to 12:43 PM CST

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

Leave by
1:04 PM CST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Rogers
9:30 PM CST
Morning start is best

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.

Mid-route stop
Cannon Falls
MN

City in Goodhue County, Minnesota, United States

From Rogers
67.3 mi
01h 21m
To Dover
67.4 mi
01h 21m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
50°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Nov 7 6:00 AM CST
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW
Destination
51°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Nov 7 6:00 AM CST
Wind
5 to 9 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    33 m · 13 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Main Street

    136 m · 12 sec · Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto John Deere Lane

    562 ft · 13 sec · John Deere Lane

  4. 4

    Turn left onto County Road 81

    656 ft · 18 sec · County Road 81

  5. 5

    Continue on Main Street

    709 ft · 16 sec · Main Street

  6. 6

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 94 East: Minneapolis, Saint Paul

    2497 ft · 1 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    15.1 mi · 18 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight left

    11.7 mi · 13 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on Voyageur Highway

    5.5 mi · 7 min · Voyageur Highway

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on US 10 East, I 94 East, US 52 South: 10th Street, Wacouta Street

    2918 ft · 37 sec

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward US 52

    1604 ft · 39 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Lafayette Freeway

    13.3 mi · 17 min · Lafayette Freeway

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on Rochester

    21 mi · 24 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward CR 24: Cannon Falls

    1601 ft · 40 sec

  15. 15

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward County 24 Boulevard

    8 m · 1 sec · County 24 Boulevard

  16. 16

    Exit the roundabout onto County 24 Boulevard

    681 ft · 20 sec · County 24 Boulevard

  17. 17

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward County 14 Boulevard

    67 m · 6 sec · County 14 Boulevard

  18. 18

    Exit the roundabout onto County 14 Boulevard

    5.8 mi · 9 min · County 14 Boulevard

  19. 19

    Turn left onto County 9 Boulevard

    4.1 mi · 6 min · County 9 Boulevard

  20. 20

    Take the ramp left toward US 52 South

    1133 ft · 42 sec

  21. 21

    Merge slight left

    16.9 mi · 19 min

  22. 22

    Continue straight

    26.6 mi · 31 min

  23. 23

    Turn left onto I 90 East: La Crosse

    1662 ft · 41 sec

  24. 24

    Merge slight left

    10.3 mi · 11 min

  25. 25

    Take the exit slight right toward CR 10: Dover

    1586 ft · 41 sec

  26. 26

    Turn left onto County Road 10

    3075 ft · 48 sec · County Road 10

  27. 27

    Continue on Chatfield Street South

    1.2 km · 1 min · Chatfield Street South

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Chatfield Street North

Car Route Details

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

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
28 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
13
4 merges, 9 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
20.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 52 South
43.7 mi · 32%
I 94 East
27.2 mi · 20%
Rochester
21 mi · 16%
Lafayette Freeway
13.3 mi · 10%
I 90 East
10.7 mi · 8%
County 14 Boulevard
5.84 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

US 52 South

Continue straight

26.6 mi · 00h 31m

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 43m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+25.6 mi
109.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Cannon Falls
01h 21m from Rogers
Leave By
1:04 PM CST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Rogers and Mostly Sunny near Dover.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 134.7 miles (216.7 km) and usually takes 02h 43m 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 67.3 miles from Rogers and 67.4 miles from Dover.

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 25.6 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 1:04 PM CST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.82 one way or $37.64 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 42.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

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 Rogers and Dover. Straight-line distance: 109.05 mi (175.5 km).

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#1 Rogers

City in Minnesota, United States

Population13,623
Coordinates45.1888500, -93.5530100
Altitude293
CountryUnited States
Dover

#2 Dover

City in Olmsted County, Minnesota, United States

Population400
Coordinates43.9735700, -92.1390500
Altitude352
CountryUnited States
Start: Rogers (-93.55301, 45.18885)
End: Dover (-92.13905, 43.97357)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 217 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 29m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 21m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 41m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 14m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 55m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 40m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.75 gal
17.99 L · about $18.82
Round trip
$37.64
9.5 gal · 35.98 L
Estimated CO2
42.2 kg one way
Round trip: 84.4 kg / 186 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $18.82 $37.64
Mid-grade $4.45 $21.12 $42.24
Premium $4.97 $23.61 $47.21
Diesel $6.09 $28.94 $57.87

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 07, 2026

There is no time difference between Rogers and Dover. The current time is 10:08:26.

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.