Chilliwack to Medicine Hat: Road Trip Guide & Distance

508 miles 817.6 km · straight line
724.5 miles actual route 1166 km · driving distance
14h 39min estimated drive time
CAD 117 - CAD 145 estimated fuel cost
~1h 31min flight time
79° E bearing direction

How far is Chilliwack from Medicine Hat?

The distance from Chilliwack to Medicine Hat is 508 miles (817.6 km) as the crow flies. Medicine Hat is located E of Chilliwack. By car, the driving distance is approximately 724.5 miles, taking about 14h 39min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 31min. Both are located in Canada — Chilliwack in British Columbia 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. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility.

Coordinates come from public place data for Chilliwack 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.

How to Get from Chilliwack to Medicine Hat

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 14h 39min CAD 117 - CAD 145 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 31min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~17h 35min $58–$109* Budget
Train ~19h 3min $87–$254* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Chilliwack & Medicine Hat

Quick Facts

Chilliwack
49.17°N, 121.95°W
America/Vancouver
11m elevation
Medicine Hat
50.04°N, 110.68°W
America/Edmonton
673m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 169 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 42 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 49 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM