Austin, Minnesota to Spokane: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1207 miles 1942.5 km · straight line
1448.4 miles estimated 2331 km · driving distance
29h 8min estimated drive time
$139 - $172 estimated fuel cost
~2h 56min flight time
292° WNW bearing direction

How far is Austin, Minnesota from Spokane?

The distance from Austin, Minnesota to Spokane is 1207 miles (1942.5 km) as the crow flies. Spokane is located WNW of Austin, Minnesota. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1448.4 miles, taking about 29h 8min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 56min. Both are located in United States — Austin, Minnesota in Minnesota and Spokane in Washington.

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. For a trip of this distance, flying is significantly faster. However, driving offers the flexibility to explore stops along the way.

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

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 29h 8min $139 - $172 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 56min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~34h 58min $116–$217* Budget
Train ~37h 52min $174–$507* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Austin, Minnesota & Spokane

Quick Facts

Austin, Minnesota
43.67°N, 92.97°W
America/Chicago
367m elevation
Spokane
47.66°N, 117.43°W
America/Los_Angeles
576m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 402 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 101 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 20.6 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients