Aberdeen, South Dakota to Apostle Islands: Road Trip Guide & Distance

386 miles 621.2 km · straight line
463.2 miles estimated 745.4 km · driving distance
9h 19min estimated drive time
$45 - $55 estimated fuel cost
~1h 17min flight time
72° ENE bearing direction

How far is Aberdeen, South Dakota from Apostle Islands?

The distance from Aberdeen, South Dakota to Apostle Islands is 386 miles (621.2 km) as the crow flies. Apostle Islands is located ENE of Aberdeen, South Dakota. By car, the driving distance is approximately 463.2 miles, taking about 9h 19min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 17min. Both are located in United States — Aberdeen, South Dakota in South Dakota and Apostle Islands in Wisconsin.

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 Aberdeen, South Dakota and Apostle Islands. 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 Aberdeen, South Dakota to Apostle Islands

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 9h 19min $45 - $55 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 17min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~11h 11min $37–$69* Budget
Train ~8h 51min $56–$162* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Aberdeen, South Dakota & Apostle Islands

Quick Facts

Aberdeen, South Dakota
45.46°N, 98.49°W
America/Chicago
397m elevation
Apostle Islands
46.95°N, 90.70°W
America/Chicago
0m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 129 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 32 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 64.5 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients