Apostle Islands to Knoxville: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Apostle Islands from Knoxville?

The distance from Apostle Islands to Knoxville is 835.7 miles (1345 km) as the crow flies. Knoxville is located SSE of Apostle Islands. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1002.9 miles, taking about 20h 11min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 11min. Both are located in United States — Apostle Islands in Wisconsin and Knoxville 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 Knoxville. 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.