Apostle Islands to Elko: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Apostle Islands from Elko?

The distance from Apostle Islands to Elko is 1310.9 miles (2109.7 km) as the crow flies. Elko is located W of Apostle Islands. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1573.1 miles, taking about 31h 39min. A direct flight would take roughly 3h 8min. Both are located in United States — Apostle Islands in Wisconsin and Elko in Nevada.

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 Apostle Islands and Elko. 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.