Apostle Islands to Sleeping Bear Dunes: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Apostle Islands from Sleeping Bear Dunes?

The distance from Apostle Islands to Sleeping Bear Dunes is 268.4 miles (432 km) as the crow flies. Sleeping Bear Dunes is located ESE of Apostle Islands. By car, the driving distance is approximately 335.5 miles, taking about 6h 45min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 2min. Both are located in United States — Apostle Islands in Wisconsin and Sleeping Bear Dunes in Michigan.

For a drive of this length, it's recommended to plan at least one quick rest stop to stretch your legs and grab a coffee. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility.

Coordinates come from public place data for Apostle Islands and Sleeping Bear Dunes. 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.