Austin, Minnesota to Coeur d'Alene: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Austin, Minnesota from Coeur d'Alene?

The distance from Austin, Minnesota to Coeur d'Alene is 1177.2 miles (1894.5 km) as the crow flies. Coeur d'Alene is located WNW of Austin, Minnesota. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1412.6 miles, taking about 28h 25min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 52min. Both are located in United States — Austin, Minnesota in Minnesota and Coeur d'Alene in Idaho.

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 Coeur d'Alene. 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.