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driving / 1 day / no pets / no RV
Rochester (Minnesota) to Minneapolis road trip planner
Here's a sample itinerary for a drive from Rochester (Minnesota) to Minneapolis. If you're planning a road trip to Minneapolis, you can research locations to stop along the way.Make sure you check road conditionsto double check the weather. Traveling with a dog or cat? Find pet-friendly stops. Camping along the way? Search for RV campgrounds. Find the best hotels, restaurants, and attractions based on themost talked about places recommended by Trippy members.
customize this trip
10:00 am start in Rochester (Minnesota)
drive for about 17 minutes
10:17 am Oronoco (Minnesota)
stay for about 1 hour
and leave at 11:17 am
drive for about 17 minutes
11:34 am Zumbrota
stay for about 1 hour
and leave at 12:34 pm
drive for about 14 minutes
12:47 pm Wanamingo (Minnesota)
stay for about 1 hour
and leave at 1:47 pm
drive for about 21 minutes
2:08 pm Cannon Falls
stay for about 1 hour
and leave at 3:08 pm
drive for about 43 minutes
3:51 pm Mississippi National River and Recreation Area
stay for about 1 hour
and leave at 4:51 pm
drive for about 24 minutes
5:15 pm arrive in Minneapolis
eat at The Bachelor Farmer
stay at Radisson Hotel Bloomington By Mall of America
driving ≈ 2.5 hours
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Where should I stop along the way?
Oronoco (Minnesota)
Zumbrota
Wanamingo (Minnesota)
Cannon Falls
Mississippi National River and Recreation Area
Where's the best place to stay in Minneapolis?
Are you going straight to a hotel, orlooking for a vacation rental or Airbnb?
The best resource on neighborhoods, areas,and hotels is the Trippy page onwhere to stay in Minneapolis.
If you're looking for a quick answer, you can check out Radisson Hotel Bloomington By Mall of America, which was mentioned 2 times on Trippy.
Want to research more popular hotels in Minneapolis?Click the blue button below.
Where's the best place to eat in Minneapolis?
Need some recommendations on somewhere to get food?
Trippy members suggest The Bachelor Farmer, which was mentioned 10 times.
Here are some more restaurants people talk about:
112 Eatery (8 mentions)
Sea Salt Eatery (7 mentions)
Midtown Global Market (6 mentions)
Psycho Suzi's (6 mentions)
Want to research more popular restaurants in Minneapolis?Click the blue button below.
What are some things to do in Minneapolis?
This section could be endless, so rather than trying tosuggest every local activity or attraction, we'll leave itopen-ended.
These are some of the places people talk about on Trippy:
Lake Calhoun (23 mentions)
Lake Harriet (21 mentions)
Lake Of The Isles (17 mentions)
Minnehaha Falls (10 mentions)
Minnehaha Park (8 mentions)
Of course, Trippy is the perfect place to ask questionsbecause there's an entire community of travelers talkingto each other and sharing tips and advice. Trippy is whereyou can get answers personalized for your tastes, budgets,trip dates & more!
For example, here are some questions people have asked about Minneapolis. Click on any question to see answers from the community!
Katie from Los Angeles asked:
Best free things to do in Minneapolis? (32 answers)
Bianca from Miami asked:
Is the Mall of America worth visiting? (18 answers)
Keith from Denver asked:
Fine dining in Minneapolis? (8 answers)
Tandy from Miami asked:
What are the best lakes in and/or around Minneapolis? (8 answers)
Liv from Cape Cod asked:
What are your favorite restaurants in Minneapolis? (7 answers)
Click the button below to explore more questionsand answers related to Minneapolis.
Do I really have to go back home?
Yes, even this step is optional, because if you're on vacationwho wants the trip to end? It's okay, you can start planning yournext trip!
Want to plan the trip back? Get the reverse directions for aMinneapolis to Rochester (Minnesota) drive, or go to the main page to plan a new road trip.
Looking for ideas for more destinations within driving distance of Rochester (Minnesota)? Try searching for places within 1.5 hours of Rochester (Minnesota).
You can also compare the travel time if you're flying or drivingby calculating the distance from Rochester (Minnesota) to Minneapolis. Or get a full Rochester (Minnesota) to Minneapolis flight plan.
Don't forget about exploring your own hometown with a staycation.You can also find some cool day trips or get away for a weekend.Maybe try typing in a faraway location like London, Hong Kong,or Sydney, and get inspired for your dream trip around the world.
And if you know Rochester (Minnesota) well, please help your fellowtravelers and answer their questions about Rochester (Minnesota)!
