Austin, Minnesota to Denver: Road Trip Guide & Distance

675.8 miles 1087.6 km · straight line
840.7 miles actual route 1353 km · driving distance
14h 43min estimated drive time
$81 - $100 estimated fuel cost
~1h 52min flight time
250° WSW bearing direction

How far is Austin, Minnesota from Denver?

The distance from Austin, Minnesota to Denver is 675.8 miles (1087.6 km) as the crow flies. Denver is located WSW of Austin, Minnesota. By car, the driving distance is approximately 840.7 miles, taking about 14h 43min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 52min. Both are located in United States — Austin, Minnesota in Minnesota and Denver 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 Denver. 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 Denver

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 14h 43min $81 - $100 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 52min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~17h 40min $67–$126* Budget
Train ~19h 8min $101–$294* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Austin, Minnesota & Denver

Quick Facts

Austin, Minnesota
43.67°N, 92.97°W
America/Chicago
367m elevation
Denver
39.74°N, 104.99°W
America/Denver
1609m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 225 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 56 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 36.8 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM