Austin, Minnesota to Newton, Iowa: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Austin, Minnesota from Newton, Iowa?

The distance from Austin, Minnesota to Newton, Iowa is 136 miles (218.8 km) as the crow flies. Newton, Iowa is located S of Austin, Minnesota. By car, the driving distance is approximately 169.9 miles, taking about 3h 25min. A direct flight would take roughly 46min. Both are located in United States — Austin, Minnesota in Minnesota and Newton, Iowa in Iowa.

For a drive of this length, it's recommended to plan at least one quick rest stop to stretch your legs and grab a coffee. 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 Newton, Iowa. 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.