Apostle Islands to Rock Springs: Road Trip Guide & Distance

984.6 miles 1584.5 km · straight line
1181.5 miles estimated 1901.4 km · driving distance
23h 46min estimated drive time
$114 - $140 estimated fuel cost
~2h 29min flight time
255° WSW bearing direction

How far is Apostle Islands from Rock Springs?

The distance from Apostle Islands to Rock Springs is 984.6 miles (1584.5 km) as the crow flies. Rock Springs is located WSW of Apostle Islands. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1181.5 miles, taking about 23h 46min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 29min. Both are located in United States — Apostle Islands in Wisconsin and Rock Springs in Wyoming.

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 Rock Springs. 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 Rock Springs

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 23h 46min $114 - $140 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 29min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~28h 31min $95–$177* Budget
Train ~30h 54min $142–$414* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Apostle Islands & Rock Springs

Quick Facts

Apostle Islands
46.95°N, 90.70°W
America/Chicago
0m elevation
Rock Springs
41.59°N, 109.20°W
America/Denver
1947m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 328 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 82 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 25.3 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients