Apostle Islands to Pittsburgh: Road Trip Guide & Distance

697.6 miles 1122.7 km · straight line
837.1 miles estimated 1347.2 km · driving distance
16h 50min estimated drive time
$81 - $99 estimated fuel cost
~1h 54min flight time
126° SE bearing direction

How far is Apostle Islands from Pittsburgh?

The distance from Apostle Islands to Pittsburgh is 697.6 miles (1122.7 km) as the crow flies. Pittsburgh is located SE of Apostle Islands. By car, the driving distance is approximately 837.1 miles, taking about 16h 50min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 54min. Both are located in United States — Apostle Islands in Wisconsin and Pittsburgh in Pennsylvania.

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 Pittsburgh. 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 Pittsburgh

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 16h 50min $81 - $99 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 54min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~20h 12min $67–$126* Budget
Train ~21h 53min $100–$293* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Apostle Islands & Pittsburgh

Quick Facts

Apostle Islands
46.95°N, 90.70°W
America/Chicago
0m elevation
Pittsburgh
40.44°N, 80.00°W
America/New_York
367m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 233 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 58 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 35.7 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients