Appleton to Grand Island: Road Trip Guide & Distance

554.6 miles 892.5 km · straight line
665.5 miles estimated 1071 km · driving distance
13h 23min estimated drive time
$64 - $79 estimated fuel cost
~1h 37min flight time
249° WSW bearing direction

How far is Appleton from Grand Island?

The distance from Appleton to Grand Island is 554.6 miles (892.5 km) as the crow flies. Grand Island is located WSW of Appleton. By car, the driving distance is approximately 665.5 miles, taking about 13h 23min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 37min. Both are located in United States — Appleton in Wisconsin and Grand Island in Nebraska.

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 Appleton and Grand 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.

How to Get from Appleton to Grand Island

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 13h 23min $64 - $79 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 37min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~16h 4min $53–$100* Budget
Train ~17h 24min $80–$233* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Appleton & Grand Island

Quick Facts

Appleton
44.26°N, 88.42°W
America/Chicago
242m elevation
Grand Island
40.92°N, 98.34°W
America/Chicago
567m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 185 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 46 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 44.9 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients