Calgary to Ottawa, Ontario, Canada: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1786.8 miles 2875.6 km · straight line
2077.2 miles actual route 3342.9 km · driving distance
43h 13min estimated drive time
CAD 337 - CAD 415 estimated fuel cost
~4h 6min flight time
87° E bearing direction

How far is Calgary from Ottawa, Ontario, Canada?

The distance from Calgary to Ottawa, Ontario, Canada is 1786.8 miles (2875.6 km) as the crow flies. Ottawa, Ontario, Canada is located E of Calgary. By car, the driving distance is approximately 2077.2 miles, taking about 43h 13min. A direct flight would take roughly 4h 6min. Both are located in Canada — Calgary in Alberta and Ottawa, Ontario, Canada in Ontario.

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. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility. 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 Calgary and Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. 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.

How to Get from Calgary to Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 43h 13min CAD 337 - CAD 415 Flexible stops
Fly ~4h 6min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~51h 52min $166–$312* Budget
Train ~56h 11min $249–$727* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Calgary & Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

Quick Facts

Calgary
51.04°N, 114.07°W
America/Edmonton
1045m elevation
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
45.42°N, 75.70°W
America/Toronto
70m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 596 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 149 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 13.9 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM