Apostle Islands to Saint Joseph: Road Trip Guide & Distance

537.9 miles 865.7 km · straight line
645.5 miles estimated 1038.8 km · driving distance
12h 59min estimated drive time
$62 - $76 estimated fuel cost
~1h 35min flight time
204° SSW bearing direction

How far is Apostle Islands from Saint Joseph?

The distance from Apostle Islands to Saint Joseph is 537.9 miles (865.7 km) as the crow flies. Saint Joseph is located SSW of Apostle Islands. By car, the driving distance is approximately 645.5 miles, taking about 12h 59min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 35min. Both are located in United States — Apostle Islands in Wisconsin and Saint Joseph in Missouri.

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.

Coordinates come from public place data for Apostle Islands and Saint Joseph. 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 Saint Joseph

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 12h 59min $62 - $76 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 35min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~15h 35min $52–$97* Budget
Train ~16h 53min $77–$226* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Apostle Islands & Saint Joseph

Quick Facts

Apostle Islands
46.95°N, 90.70°W
America/Chicago
0m elevation
Saint Joseph
39.77°N, 94.85°W
America/Chicago
270m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 179 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 45 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 46.3 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients