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

How far is Edmonton from Ottawa, Ontario, Canada?

The distance from Edmonton to Ottawa, Ontario, Canada is 1763 miles (2837.3 km) as the crow flies. Ottawa, Ontario, Canada is located E of Edmonton. By car, the driving distance is approximately 2118.4 miles, taking about 43h 54min. A direct flight would take roughly 4h 3min. Both are located in Canada — Edmonton 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 Edmonton 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.