Apostle Islands to Lawrence, Kansas: Road Trip Guide & Distance

596.8 miles 960.4 km · straight line
716.1 miles estimated 1152.5 km · driving distance
14h 24min estimated drive time
$69 - $85 estimated fuel cost
~1h 42min flight time
204° SSW bearing direction

How far is Apostle Islands from Lawrence, Kansas?

The distance from Apostle Islands to Lawrence, Kansas is 596.8 miles (960.4 km) as the crow flies. Lawrence, Kansas is located SSW of Apostle Islands. By car, the driving distance is approximately 716.1 miles, taking about 14h 24min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 42min. Both are located in United States — Apostle Islands in Wisconsin and Lawrence, Kansas in Kansas.

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.

Coordinates come from public place data for Apostle Islands and Lawrence, Kansas. 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 Lawrence, Kansas

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 14h 24min $69 - $85 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 42min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~17h 17min $57–$107* Budget
Train ~18h 43min $86–$251* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Apostle Islands & Lawrence, Kansas

Quick Facts

Apostle Islands
46.95°N, 90.70°W
America/Chicago
0m elevation
Lawrence, Kansas
38.97°N, 95.24°W
America/Chicago
263m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 199 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 50 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 41.7 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients