Austin, Texas to Minneapolis: Road Trip Guide & Distance
How far is Austin, Texas from Minneapolis?
The distance from Austin, Texas to Minneapolis is 1045.1 miles (1681.9 km) as the crow flies. Minneapolis is located NNE of Austin, Texas. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1171.1 miles, taking about 20h 35min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 36min. Both are located in United States — Austin, Texas in Texas and Minneapolis in Minnesota.
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. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility. 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, Texas and Minneapolis. The driving distance uses an OSRM road-route result when route data is available. 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, Texas to Minneapolis
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Quick Facts
Did You Know?
- At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 348 hours of non-stop walking
- By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 87 hours
- You could travel this distance about 23.8 times to circle the Earth's equator