Austin, Minnesota to Brighton, Colorado: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Austin, Minnesota from Brighton, Colorado?

The distance from Austin, Minnesota to Brighton, Colorado is 660 miles (1062.2 km) as the crow flies. Brighton, Colorado is located WSW of Austin, Minnesota. By car, the driving distance is approximately 792 miles, taking about 15h 56min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 50min. Both are located in United States — Austin, Minnesota in Minnesota and Brighton, Colorado 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.

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