Altoona to Apostle Islands: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Altoona from Apostle Islands?

The distance from Altoona to Apostle Islands is 756.8 miles (1217.9 km) as the crow flies. Apostle Islands is located NW of Altoona. By car, the driving distance is approximately 908.1 miles, taking about 18h 16min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 1min. Both are located in United States — Altoona in Pennsylvania and Apostle Islands in Wisconsin.

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 Altoona 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.