Austin, Minnesota to Idaho Falls: Road Trip Guide & Distance

952.2 miles 1532.4 km · straight line
1142.6 miles estimated 1838.9 km · driving distance
22h 59min estimated drive time
$110 - $135 estimated fuel cost
~2h 25min flight time
276° W bearing direction

How far is Austin, Minnesota from Idaho Falls?

The distance from Austin, Minnesota to Idaho Falls is 952.2 miles (1532.4 km) as the crow flies. Idaho Falls is located W of Austin, Minnesota. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1142.6 miles, taking about 22h 59min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 25min. Both are located in United States — Austin, Minnesota in Minnesota and Idaho Falls 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 Idaho Falls. 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.

How to Get from Austin, Minnesota to Idaho Falls

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 22h 59min $110 - $135 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 25min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~27h 35min $91–$171* Budget
Train ~29h 53min $137–$400* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Austin, Minnesota & Idaho Falls

Quick Facts

Austin, Minnesota
43.67°N, 92.97°W
America/Chicago
367m elevation
Idaho Falls
43.47°N, 112.03°W
America/Boise
1434m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 317 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 79 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 26.2 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients