Austin, Minnesota to Minneapolis: Road Trip Guide & Distance

91.7 miles 147.6 km · straight line
114.6 miles estimated 184.5 km · driving distance
2h 18min estimated drive time
$11 - $14 estimated fuel cost
~41min flight time · usually no direct flights
351° N bearing direction

How far is Austin, Minnesota from Minneapolis?

The distance from Austin, Minnesota to Minneapolis is 91.7 miles (147.6 km) as the crow flies. Minneapolis is located N of Austin, Minnesota. By car, the driving distance is approximately 114.6 miles, taking about 2h 18min. A direct flight would take roughly 41min. Both are located in United States.

This is a quick and easy drive, perfect for a day trip or weekend getaway. You can easily make the round trip in a single day. Given the short distance, driving or taking a train is often faster and more convenient than dealing with airport security and flight boarding times.

Coordinates come from public place data for Austin, Minnesota and Minneapolis. 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 Minneapolis

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 2h 18min $11 - $14 Flexible stops
Bus ~2h 46min $9–$17* Budget
Train ~2h 11min $14–$40* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Austin, Minnesota & Minneapolis

Quick Facts

Austin, Minnesota
43.67°N, 92.97°W
America/Chicago
367m elevation
Minneapolis
44.98°N, 93.27°W
America/Chicago
264m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 31 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 8 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 271.5 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients