Aberdeen, South Dakota to Austin, Minnesota: Road Trip Guide & Distance

298.3 miles 480.1 km · straight line
372.9 miles estimated 600.1 km · driving distance
7h 30min estimated drive time
$36 - $44 estimated fuel cost
~1h 6min flight time
113° ESE bearing direction

How far is Aberdeen, South Dakota from Austin, Minnesota?

The distance from Aberdeen, South Dakota to Austin, Minnesota is 298.3 miles (480.1 km) as the crow flies. Austin, Minnesota is located ESE of Aberdeen, South Dakota. By car, the driving distance is approximately 372.9 miles, taking about 7h 30min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 6min. Both are located in United States — Aberdeen, South Dakota in South Dakota and Austin, Minnesota in Minnesota.

This is a solid day of driving. Be sure to take breaks every 2-3 hours to avoid driver fatigue, and plan your meals ahead of time. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility.

Coordinates come from public place data for Aberdeen, South Dakota and Austin, Minnesota. The driving distance is estimated from straight-line distance with a road-factor model, so confirm the route in your navigation app. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Aberdeen, South Dakota to Austin, Minnesota

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 7h 30min $36 - $44 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 6min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~9h 0min $30–$56* Budget
Train ~7h 8min $45–$131* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Aberdeen, South Dakota & Austin, Minnesota

Quick Facts

Aberdeen, South Dakota
45.46°N, 98.49°W
America/Chicago
397m elevation
Austin, Minnesota
43.67°N, 92.97°W
America/Chicago
367m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 99 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 25 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 83.5 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients