Aurora, Illinois to Austin, Minnesota: Road Trip Guide & Distance

270.5 miles 435.3 km · straight line
338.1 miles estimated 544.1 km · driving distance
6h 48min estimated drive time
$33 - $40 estimated fuel cost
~1h 3min flight time
301° WNW bearing direction

How far is Aurora, Illinois from Austin, Minnesota?

The distance from Aurora, Illinois to Austin, Minnesota is 270.5 miles (435.3 km) as the crow flies. Austin, Minnesota is located WNW of Aurora, Illinois. By car, the driving distance is approximately 338.1 miles, taking about 6h 48min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 3min. Both are located in United States — Aurora, Illinois in Illinois and Austin, Minnesota in Minnesota.

For a drive of this length, it's recommended to plan at least one quick rest stop to stretch your legs and grab a coffee. Since you'll be heading mostly West, pack a good pair of sunglasses if you plan to drive during the late afternoon to avoid the harsh sun glare.

Coordinates come from public place data for Aurora, Illinois 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 Aurora, Illinois to Austin, Minnesota

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 6h 48min $33 - $40 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 3min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~8h 10min $27–$51* Budget
Train ~6h 28min $41–$118* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Aurora, Illinois & Austin, Minnesota

Quick Facts

Aurora, Illinois
41.76°N, 88.32°W
America/Chicago
207m 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 90 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 23 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 92.1 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients