Edmonton to Ellensburg: Road Trip Guide & Distance

548.8 miles 883.2 km · straight line
658.5 miles estimated 1059.8 km · driving distance
13h 15min estimated drive time
CAD 107 - CAD 131 estimated fuel cost
~1h 36min flight time
217° SW bearing direction

How far is Edmonton from Ellensburg?

The distance from Edmonton to Ellensburg is 548.8 miles (883.2 km) as the crow flies. Ellensburg is located SW of Edmonton. By car, the driving distance is approximately 658.5 miles, taking about 13h 15min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 36min. Edmonton is in Alberta, Canada, while Ellensburg is in Washington, United States.

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. 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 Edmonton and Ellensburg. 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 Edmonton to Ellensburg

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 13h 15min CAD 107 - CAD 131 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 36min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~15h 54min $53–$99* Budget
Train ~17h 14min $79–$230* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Edmonton & Ellensburg

Quick Facts

Edmonton
53.55°N, 113.49°W
America/Edmonton
668m elevation
Ellensburg
47.00°N, 120.55°W
America/Los_Angeles
470m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 183 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 46 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 45.4 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients