Buffalo, Minnesota to Isle Royale: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Buffalo, Minnesota from Isle Royale?

The distance from Buffalo, Minnesota to Isle Royale is 306.5 miles (493.2 km) as the crow flies. Isle Royale is located NE of Buffalo, Minnesota. By car, the driving distance is approximately 383.1 miles, taking about 7h 42min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 7min. Both are located in United States — Buffalo, Minnesota in Minnesota and Isle Royale in Michigan.

This is a solid day of driving. Be sure to take breaks every 2-3 hours to avoid driver fatigue, and plan your meals ahead of time. 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 Buffalo, Minnesota and Isle Royale. 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.