Apostle Islands to Williston: Road Trip Guide & Distance

607.3 miles 977.4 km · straight line
728.8 miles estimated 1172.9 km · driving distance
14h 40min estimated drive time
$70 - $86 estimated fuel cost
~1h 43min flight time
283° WNW bearing direction

How far is Apostle Islands from Williston?

The distance from Apostle Islands to Williston is 607.3 miles (977.4 km) as the crow flies. Williston is located WNW of Apostle Islands. By car, the driving distance is approximately 728.8 miles, taking about 14h 40min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 43min. Both are located in United States — Apostle Islands in Wisconsin and Williston in North Dakota.

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 Williston. 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 Williston

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 14h 40min $70 - $86 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 43min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~17h 36min $58–$109* Budget
Train ~19h 4min $87–$255* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Apostle Islands & Williston

Quick Facts

Apostle Islands
46.95°N, 90.70°W
America/Chicago
0m elevation
Williston
48.15°N, 103.62°W
America/Chicago
572m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 202 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 51 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 41 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients