Austin, Minnesota to Boulder: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Austin, Minnesota from Boulder?

The distance from Austin, Minnesota to Boulder is 680.5 miles (1095.2 km) as the crow flies. Boulder is located WSW of Austin, Minnesota. By car, the driving distance is approximately 816.6 miles, taking about 16h 26min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 52min. Both are located in United States — Austin, Minnesota in Minnesota and Boulder in Colorado.

This is a serious multi-day road trip! We strongly recommend breaking this journey up with an overnight stay to ensure you arrive safely and refreshed. 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. For a trip of this distance, flying is significantly faster. However, driving offers the flexibility to explore stops along the way.

Coordinates come from public place data for Austin, Minnesota and Boulder. 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.