Ames to Apostle Islands: Road Trip Guide & Distance

368.8 miles 593.5 km · straight line
442.5 miles estimated 712.2 km · driving distance
8h 54min estimated drive time
$43 - $52 estimated fuel cost
~1h 15min flight time
22° NNE bearing direction

How far is Ames from Apostle Islands?

The distance from Ames to Apostle Islands is 368.8 miles (593.5 km) as the crow flies. Apostle Islands is located NNE of Ames. By car, the driving distance is approximately 442.5 miles, taking about 8h 54min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 15min. Both are located in United States — Ames in Iowa 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 Ames 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 Ames to Apostle Islands

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 8h 54min $43 - $52 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 15min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~10h 41min $35–$66* Budget
Train ~8h 27min $53–$155* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Ames & Apostle Islands

Quick Facts

Ames
42.03°N, 93.62°W
America/Chicago
287m 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 123 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 31 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 67.5 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients