Apostle Islands to Roanoke: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Apostle Islands from Roanoke?

The distance from Apostle Islands to Roanoke is 865.1 miles (1392.3 km) as the crow flies. Roanoke is located SE of Apostle Islands. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1038.2 miles, taking about 20h 53min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 14min. Both are located in United States — Apostle Islands in Wisconsin and Roanoke in Virginia.

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 Roanoke. 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.