Apostle Islands to Missoula: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1095.7 miles 1763.4 km · straight line
1314.9 miles estimated 2116.1 km · driving distance
26h 27min estimated drive time
$127 - $156 estimated fuel cost
~2h 42min flight time
278° W bearing direction

How far is Apostle Islands from Missoula?

The distance from Apostle Islands to Missoula is 1095.7 miles (1763.4 km) as the crow flies. Missoula is located W of Apostle Islands. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1314.9 miles, taking about 26h 27min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 42min. Both are located in United States — Apostle Islands in Wisconsin and Missoula in Montana.

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 Missoula. 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 Missoula

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 26h 27min $127 - $156 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 42min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~31h 44min $105–$197* Budget
Train ~34h 23min $158–$460* Comfort

Quick Facts

Apostle Islands
46.95°N, 90.70°W
America/Chicago
0m elevation
Missoula
46.87°N, 114.00°W
America/Denver
978m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 365 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 91 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 22.7 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients