Apostle Islands to Chattanooga: Road Trip Guide & Distance

868.7 miles 1398 km · straight line
1042.4 miles estimated 1677.6 km · driving distance
20h 58min estimated drive time
$100 - $123 estimated fuel cost
~2h 15min flight time
159° SSE bearing direction

How far is Apostle Islands from Chattanooga?

The distance from Apostle Islands to Chattanooga is 868.7 miles (1398 km) as the crow flies. Chattanooga is located SSE of Apostle Islands. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1042.4 miles, taking about 20h 58min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 15min. Both are located in United States — Apostle Islands in Wisconsin and Chattanooga in Tennessee.

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 Apostle Islands and Chattanooga. 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 Apostle Islands to Chattanooga

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 20h 58min $100 - $123 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 15min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~25h 10min $83–$156* Budget
Train ~27h 15min $125–$365* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Apostle Islands & Chattanooga

Quick Facts

Apostle Islands
46.95°N, 90.70°W
America/Chicago
0m elevation
Chattanooga
35.05°N, 85.31°W
America/New_York
206m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 290 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 72 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 28.7 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients