Austin, Minnesota to Rapid City: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Austin, Minnesota from Rapid City?

The distance from Austin, Minnesota to Rapid City is 511.3 miles (822.9 km) as the crow flies. Rapid City is located W of Austin, Minnesota. By car, the driving distance is approximately 613.6 miles, taking about 12h 21min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 32min. Both are located in United States — Austin, Minnesota in Minnesota and Rapid City in South Dakota.

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.

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