Butte to Sylvan Lake: Road Trip Guide & Distance

441.4 miles 710.3 km · straight line
529.7 miles estimated 852.4 km · driving distance
10h 39min estimated drive time
$51 - $63 estimated fuel cost
~1h 23min flight time
351° N bearing direction

How far is Butte from Sylvan Lake?

The distance from Butte to Sylvan Lake is 441.4 miles (710.3 km) as the crow flies. Sylvan Lake is located N of Butte. By car, the driving distance is approximately 529.7 miles, taking about 10h 39min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 23min. Butte is in Montana, United States, while Sylvan Lake is in Alberta, Canada.

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 North for this distance usually means noticeable weather changes. Make sure to check the forecast for your destination before hitting the road. 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 Butte and Sylvan Lake. 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 Butte to Sylvan Lake

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 10h 39min $51 - $63 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 23min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~12h 47min $42–$79* Budget
Train ~10h 7min $64–$185* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Butte & Sylvan Lake

Quick Facts

Butte
46.00°N, 112.53°W
America/Denver
1688m elevation
Sylvan Lake
52.31°N, 114.08°W
America/Edmonton
940m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 147 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 37 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 56.4 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients