Austin, Minnesota to Kearney: Road Trip Guide & Distance

373.7 miles 601.4 km · straight line
448.4 miles estimated 721.7 km · driving distance
9h 1min estimated drive time
$43 - $53 estimated fuel cost
~1h 15min flight time
239° WSW bearing direction

How far is Austin, Minnesota from Kearney?

The distance from Austin, Minnesota to Kearney is 373.7 miles (601.4 km) as the crow flies. Kearney is located WSW of Austin, Minnesota. By car, the driving distance is approximately 448.4 miles, taking about 9h 1min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 15min. Both are located in United States — Austin, Minnesota in Minnesota and Kearney in Nebraska.

This is a solid day of driving. Be sure to take breaks every 2-3 hours to avoid driver fatigue, and plan your meals ahead of time. 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 Kearney. 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 Kearney

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 9h 1min $43 - $53 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 15min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~10h 49min $36–$67* Budget
Train ~8h 34min $54–$157* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Austin, Minnesota & Kearney

Quick Facts

Austin, Minnesota
43.67°N, 92.97°W
America/Chicago
367m elevation
Kearney
40.70°N, 99.08°W
America/Chicago
656m elevation
Explore more routes from Kearney

Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 125 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 31 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 66.6 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients