Albert Lea to Apostle Islands: Road Trip Guide & Distance

262.4 miles 422.3 km · straight line
328 miles estimated 527.9 km · driving distance
6h 36min estimated drive time
$32 - $39 estimated fuel cost
~1h 2min flight time
29° NNE bearing direction

How far is Albert Lea from Apostle Islands?

The distance from Albert Lea to Apostle Islands is 262.4 miles (422.3 km) as the crow flies. Apostle Islands is located NNE of Albert Lea. By car, the driving distance is approximately 328 miles, taking about 6h 36min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 2min. Both are located in United States — Albert Lea in Minnesota and Apostle Islands in Wisconsin.

For a drive of this length, it's recommended to plan at least one quick rest stop to stretch your legs and grab a coffee. 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 Albert Lea 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 Albert Lea to Apostle Islands

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 6h 36min $32 - $39 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 2min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~7h 55min $26–$49* Budget
Train ~6h 16min $39–$115* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Albert Lea & Apostle Islands

Quick Facts

Albert Lea
43.65°N, 93.37°W
America/Chicago
379m 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 87 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 22 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 94.9 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients