Apostle Islands to Columbus, Ohio: Road Trip Guide & Distance

617.7 miles 994.1 km · straight line
790.7 miles actual route 1272.5 km · driving distance
16h 33min estimated drive time
$76 - $94 estimated fuel cost
~1h 45min flight time
139° SE bearing direction

How far is Apostle Islands from Columbus, Ohio?

The distance from Apostle Islands to Columbus, Ohio is 617.7 miles (994.1 km) as the crow flies. Columbus, Ohio is located SE of Apostle Islands. By car, the driving distance is approximately 790.7 miles, taking about 16h 33min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 45min. Both are located in United States — Apostle Islands in Wisconsin and Columbus, Ohio in Ohio.

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.

Coordinates come from public place data for Apostle Islands and Columbus, Ohio. The driving distance uses an OSRM road-route result when route data is available. 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 Columbus, Ohio

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 16h 33min $76 - $94 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 45min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~19h 52min $63–$119* Budget
Train ~21h 31min $95–$277* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Apostle Islands & Columbus, Ohio

Quick Facts

Apostle Islands
46.95°N, 90.70°W
America/Chicago
0m elevation
Columbus, Ohio
39.96°N, 83.00°W
America/New_York
275m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 206 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 51 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 40.3 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM