Glacier Bay to Grande Prairie: Road Trip Guide & Distance

687.4 miles 1106.2 km · straight line
824.8 miles estimated 1327.4 km · driving distance
16h 36min estimated drive time
$79 - $98 estimated fuel cost
~1h 53min flight time
102° ESE bearing direction

How far is Glacier Bay from Grande Prairie?

The distance from Glacier Bay to Grande Prairie is 687.4 miles (1106.2 km) as the crow flies. Grande Prairie is located ESE of Glacier Bay. By car, the driving distance is approximately 824.8 miles, taking about 16h 36min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 53min. Glacier Bay is in Alaska, United States, while Grande Prairie is in Alberta, Canada.

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. Keep in mind this route crosses international borders. Don't forget your passport, and check current border crossing times and vehicle insurance requirements. 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 Glacier Bay and Grande Prairie. 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 Glacier Bay to Grande Prairie

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 16h 36min $79 - $98 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 53min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~19h 55min $66–$124* Budget
Train ~21h 35min $99–$289* Comfort

Quick Facts

Glacier Bay
58.50°N, 136.00°W
America/Anchorage
4663m elevation
Grande Prairie
55.17°N, 118.80°W
America/Edmonton
653m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 229 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 57 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 36.2 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients