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

699.2 miles 1125.3 km · straight line
910.6 miles actual route 1465.5 km · driving distance
15h 52min estimated drive time
$88 - $108 estimated fuel cost
~1h 54min flight time
246° WSW bearing direction

How far is Austin, Minnesota from Colorado Springs?

The distance from Austin, Minnesota to Colorado Springs is 699.2 miles (1125.3 km) as the crow flies. Colorado Springs is located WSW of Austin, Minnesota. By car, the driving distance is approximately 910.6 miles, taking about 15h 52min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 54min. Both are located in United States — Austin, Minnesota in Minnesota and Colorado Springs 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 Colorado Springs. The driving distance uses an OSRM road-route result when route data is available. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Austin, Minnesota to Colorado Springs

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 15h 52min $88 - $108 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 54min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~19h 2min $73–$137* Budget
Train ~20h 38min $109–$319* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Austin, Minnesota & Colorado Springs

Quick Facts

Austin, Minnesota
43.67°N, 92.97°W
America/Chicago
367m elevation
Colorado Springs
38.83°N, 104.82°W
America/Denver
1839m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 233 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 58 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 35.6 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM