Austin, Minnesota to Pictured Rocks: Road Trip Guide & Distance

379.3 miles 610.5 km · straight line
455.2 miles estimated 732.6 km · driving distance
9h 9min estimated drive time
$44 - $54 estimated fuel cost
~1h 16min flight time
56° NE bearing direction

How far is Austin, Minnesota from Pictured Rocks?

The distance from Austin, Minnesota to Pictured Rocks is 379.3 miles (610.5 km) as the crow flies. Pictured Rocks is located NE of Austin, Minnesota. By car, the driving distance is approximately 455.2 miles, taking about 9h 9min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 16min. Both are located in United States — Austin, Minnesota in Minnesota and Pictured Rocks in Michigan.

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. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility.

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

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 9h 9min $44 - $54 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 16min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~10h 59min $36–$68* Budget
Train ~8h 42min $55–$159* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Austin, Minnesota & Pictured Rocks

Quick Facts

Austin, Minnesota
43.67°N, 92.97°W
America/Chicago
367m elevation
Pictured Rocks
46.55°N, 86.35°W
America/Detroit
200m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 126 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 32 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 65.6 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients