Apple Valley, Minnesota to Austin, Minnesota: Road Trip Guide & Distance

74.6 miles 120 km · straight line
93.2 miles estimated 150 km · driving distance
1h 53min estimated drive time
$9 - $11 estimated fuel cost
~39min flight time · usually no direct flights
171° S bearing direction

How far is Apple Valley, Minnesota from Austin, Minnesota?

The distance from Apple Valley, Minnesota to Austin, Minnesota is 74.6 miles (120 km) as the crow flies. Austin, Minnesota is located S of Apple Valley, Minnesota. By car, the driving distance is approximately 93.2 miles, taking about 1h 53min. A direct flight would take roughly 39min. Both are located in United States.

This is a quick and easy drive, perfect for a day trip or weekend getaway. You can easily make the round trip in a single day. Given the short distance, driving or taking a train is often faster and more convenient than dealing with airport security and flight boarding times.

Coordinates come from public place data for Apple Valley, Minnesota 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 Apple Valley, Minnesota to Austin, Minnesota

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 1h 53min $9 - $11 Flexible stops
Bus ~2h 16min $7–$14* Budget
Train ~1h 47min $11–$33* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Apple Valley, Minnesota & Austin, Minnesota

Quick Facts

Apple Valley, Minnesota
44.73°N, 93.22°W
America/Chicago
291m 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 25 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 6 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 334 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients