Apostle Islands to Detroit: Road Trip Guide & Distance

493 miles 793.4 km · straight line
667.3 miles actual route 1073.9 km · driving distance
13h 12min estimated drive time
$64 - $79 estimated fuel cost
~1h 30min flight time
128° SE bearing direction

How far is Apostle Islands from Detroit?

The distance from Apostle Islands to Detroit is 493 miles (793.4 km) as the crow flies. Detroit is located SE of Apostle Islands. By car, the driving distance is approximately 667.3 miles, taking about 13h 12min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 30min. Both are located in United States — Apostle Islands in Wisconsin and Detroit in Michigan.

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 Detroit. 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 Detroit

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 13h 12min $64 - $79 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 30min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~15h 50min $53–$100* Budget
Train ~12h 32min $80–$234* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Apostle Islands & Detroit

Quick Facts

Apostle Islands
46.95°N, 90.70°W
America/Chicago
0m elevation
Detroit
42.33°N, 83.05°W
America/Detroit
183m elevation
Explore more routes from Detroit

Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 164 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 41 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 50.5 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM