Barrie to Medicine Hat: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Barrie from Medicine Hat?

The distance from Barrie to Medicine Hat is 1494.6 miles (2405.3 km) as the crow flies. Medicine Hat is located WNW of Barrie. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1768.5 miles, taking about 36h 40min. A direct flight would take roughly 3h 30min. Both are located in Canada — Barrie in Ontario and Medicine Hat in Alberta.

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. 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 Barrie and Medicine Hat. The driving distance uses an OSRM road-route result when route data is available. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.