Apostle Islands to Rock Island: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Apostle Islands from Rock Island?

The distance from Apostle Islands to Rock Island is 375.9 miles (605 km) as the crow flies. Rock Island is located S of Apostle Islands. By car, the driving distance is approximately 451.1 miles, taking about 9h 5min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 15min. Both are located in United States — Apostle Islands in Wisconsin and Rock Island in Illinois.

This is a solid day of driving. Be sure to take breaks every 2-3 hours to avoid driver fatigue, and plan your meals ahead of time. As you head South, expect warmer temperatures. Make sure your car's AC is working well before embarking on this journey.

Coordinates come from public place data for Apostle Islands and Rock Island. 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.