[ read more';void 0!==a.placeID&&"TM_"!=a.placeID.substring(0,3)&&void 0!==a.placeName&&a.answerURL!="/p/"+a.placeID?(l+=' or explore '+a.placeName+"",void 0!==a.placeID2&&"TM_"!=a.placeID2.substring(0,3)&&void 0!==a.placeName2&&a.answerURL!="/p/"+a.placeID2&&(l+=' or '+a.placeName2+"")):void 0!==a.placeID2&&"TM_"!=a.placeID2.substring(0,3)&&void 0!==a.placeName2&&a.answerURL!="/p/"+a.placeID2&&(l+=' or explore '+a.placeName2+""),l+=' ]
driving / 3 days / no pets / no RV
Rochester (New York) to Minneapolis road trip planner
Here's a sample itinerary for a drive from Rochester (New York) 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
Day 1
10:00 am start in Rochester (New York)
drive for about 1.5 hours
11:34 am Niagara Falls
stay for about 2 hours
and leave at 1:34 pm
drive for about 3.5 hours
5:03 pm Cleveland
eat at Lola
stay overnight at The Cleveland Hostel
leave the next day around 10:00 am
day 1 driving ≈ 5 hours
find more stops
Day 2
10:00 am leave from The Cleveland Hostel
drive for about 2 hours
11:46 am Toledo (Ohio)
stay for about 1 hour
and leave at 12:46 pm
drive for about 2.5 hours
3:14 pm Mishawaka
stay for about 1 hour
and leave at 4:14 pm
drive for about 2 hours
6:04 pm Chicago
eat at Lou Malnati's Pizzeria
stay overnight at The James Chicago Hotel
leave the next day around 10:00 am
day 2 driving ≈ 6 hours
find more stops
Day 3
10:00 am leave from The James Chicago Hotel
drive for about 2.5 hours
12:33 pm Madison (Wisconsin)
eat at The Old Fashioned
stay for about 1 hour
and leave at 1:33 pm
drive for about 3 hours
4:20 pm Eau Claire (Wisconsin)
stay for about 1 hour
and leave at 5:20 pm
drive for about 1.5 hours
6:52 pm arrive in Minneapolis
eat at The Bachelor Farmer
stay at Radisson Hotel Bloomington By Mall of America
day 3 driving ≈ 7 hours
find more stops
';document.getElementById("anyclipdiv").appendChild(script)
Where should I stop along the way?
Niagara Falls (80 answers)
Niagara Falls (18 mentions)
Maid of the Mist (5 mentions)
Skylon Tower (4 mentions)
questions about Niagara Falls:
best place
Best free things to do in Niagara Falls?
Can we take food across the US/Canada border on our road trip to Niagara Falls?
where to stay one night
Best and most affordable hotel with bar and hot tub?
Cleveland (83 answers)
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum (13 mentions)
The Cleveland Museum of Art (12 mentions)
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum (6 mentions)
West Side Market (6 mentions)
Great Lakes Brewing Company (5 mentions)
restaurants around Cleveland:
Lola
Lolita
The Greenhouse Tavern
L'Albatros
hotels around Cleveland:
The Cleveland Hostel
questions about Cleveland:
What's the best neighborhood in Cleveland for a first time visitor?
Good restaurants for business dinner?
What is your favorite restaurant in Cleveland?
New to the city, friend coming to visit: What should we do?
Fun things to do
Toledo (Ohio) (14 answers)
Toledo Zoo (2 mentions)
questions about Toledo (Ohio):
Where's a fun place for breakfast in Toledo Ohio?
Mishawaka
Chicago (337 answers)
Millennium Park (54 mentions)
The Art Institute of Chicago (48 mentions)
Shedd Aquarium (46 mentions)
Willis Tower (38 mentions)
Lincoln Park Zoo (35 mentions)
restaurants around Chicago:
Lou Malnati's Pizzeria
Pequod's Pizza
Big Star
Au Cheval
hotels around Chicago:
The James Chicago Hotel
Hotel Palomar Chicago
Acme Hotel Company Chicago
Virgin Hotels Chicago
Thompson Chicago
questions about Chicago:
What is your favorite restaurant in Chicago?
Best Chicago pizza?
What to do in one weekend in Chicago?
airport transportation
Chicago - Should we rent a car or no?
Madison (Wisconsin) (41 answers)
Wisconsin State Capitol (3 mentions)
restaurants around Madison (Wisconsin):
The Old Fashioned
L'Etoile
Ha Long Bay
questions about Madison (Wisconsin):
What is your favorite restaurant in Madison?
Family-friendly campsites near Madison for large groups
Where is there a good Japanese restaurant?
One day trip, looking for a good time under $100
Catholic Easter Vigil Mass with good music in Madison?
Eau Claire (Wisconsin) (4 answers)
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 (New York) drive, or go to the main page to plan a new road trip.
You can also compare the travel time if you're flying or drivingby calculating the distance from Rochester (New York) to Minneapolis. Or get a full Rochester (New York) 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 (New York) well, please help your fellowtravelers and answer their questions about Rochester (New York)!
