Appleton to Edmonton: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1297.3 miles 2087.8 km · straight line
1556.8 miles estimated 2505.4 km · driving distance
31h 19min estimated drive time
$150 - $184 estimated fuel cost
~3h 7min flight time
309° NW bearing direction

How far is Appleton from Edmonton?

The distance from Appleton to Edmonton is 1297.3 miles (2087.8 km) as the crow flies. Edmonton is located NW of Appleton. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1556.8 miles, taking about 31h 19min. A direct flight would take roughly 3h 7min. Appleton is in Wisconsin, United States, while Edmonton is in Alberta, Canada.

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. Keep in mind this route crosses international borders. Don't forget your passport, and check current border crossing times and vehicle insurance requirements. For a trip of this distance, flying is significantly faster. However, driving offers the flexibility to explore stops along the way.

Coordinates come from public place data for Appleton and Edmonton. 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 Edmonton

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 31h 19min $150 - $184 Flexible stops
Fly ~3h 7min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~37h 35min $125–$234* Budget
Train ~40h 43min $187–$545* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Appleton & Edmonton

Quick Facts

Appleton
44.26°N, 88.42°W
America/Chicago
242m elevation
Edmonton
53.55°N, 113.49°W
America/Edmonton
668m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 432 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 108 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 19.2 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients