Edmonton to Winnipeg: Road Trip Guide & Distance

742.1 miles 1194.3 km · straight line
841.8 miles actual route 1354.8 km · driving distance
16h 14min estimated drive time
CAD 136 - CAD 168 estimated fuel cost
~2h 0min flight time
103° ESE bearing direction

How far is Edmonton from Winnipeg?

The distance from Edmonton to Winnipeg is 742.1 miles (1194.3 km) as the crow flies. Winnipeg is located ESE of Edmonton. By car, the driving distance is approximately 841.8 miles, taking about 16h 14min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 0min. Both are located in Canada — Edmonton in Alberta and Winnipeg in Manitoba.

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 Winnipeg. 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 Edmonton to Winnipeg

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 16h 14min CAD 136 - CAD 168 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 0min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~19h 29min $67–$126* Budget
Train ~21h 6min $101–$295* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Edmonton & Winnipeg

Quick Facts

Edmonton
53.55°N, 113.49°W
America/Edmonton
668m elevation
Winnipeg
49.90°N, 97.14°W
America/Winnipeg
238m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 247 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 62 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 33.6 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM