Brandon to Lake Louise: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Brandon from Lake Louise?

The distance from Brandon to Lake Louise is 717.7 miles (1155.1 km) as the crow flies. Lake Louise is located WNW of Brandon. By car, the driving distance is approximately 861.3 miles, taking about 17h 20min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 57min. Both are located in Canada — Brandon in Manitoba and Lake Louise 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 Brandon and Lake Louise. 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.