Greater Sudbury to Isle Royale: Road Trip Guide & Distance

385.2 miles 619.9 km · straight line
462.2 miles estimated 743.9 km · driving distance
9h 18min estimated drive time
CAD 75 - CAD 92 estimated fuel cost
~1h 16min flight time
289° WNW bearing direction

How far is Greater Sudbury from Isle Royale?

The distance from Greater Sudbury to Isle Royale is 385.2 miles (619.9 km) as the crow flies. Isle Royale is located WNW of Greater Sudbury. By car, the driving distance is approximately 462.2 miles, taking about 9h 18min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 16min. Greater Sudbury is in Ontario, Canada, while Isle Royale is in Michigan, United States.

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. 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. Keep in mind this route crosses international borders. Don't forget your passport, and check current border crossing times and vehicle insurance requirements.

Coordinates come from public place data for Greater Sudbury 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.

How to Get from Greater Sudbury to Isle Royale

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 9h 18min CAD 75 - CAD 92 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 16min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~11h 10min $37–$69* Budget
Train ~8h 50min $55–$162* Comfort

Quick Facts

Greater Sudbury
46.49°N, 80.99°W
America/Toronto
266m elevation
Isle Royale
48.00°N, 88.90°W
America/Detroit
425m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 128 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 32 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 64.6 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients