Greater Sudbury to Lake Louise: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1615.8 miles 2600.4 km · straight line
1885.7 miles actual route 3034.7 km · driving distance
38h 41min estimated drive time
CAD 306 - CAD 376 estimated fuel cost
~3h 45min flight time
295° WNW bearing direction

How far is Greater Sudbury from Lake Louise?

The distance from Greater Sudbury to Lake Louise is 1615.8 miles (2600.4 km) as the crow flies. Lake Louise is located WNW of Greater Sudbury. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1885.7 miles, taking about 38h 41min. A direct flight would take roughly 3h 45min. Both are located in Canada — Greater Sudbury in Ontario and Lake Louise 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. 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. 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 Greater Sudbury and Lake Louise. 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 Greater Sudbury to Lake Louise

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 38h 41min CAD 306 - CAD 376 Flexible stops
Fly ~3h 45min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~46h 25min $151–$283* Budget
Train ~50h 17min $226–$660* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Greater Sudbury & Lake Louise

Quick Facts

Greater Sudbury
46.49°N, 80.99°W
America/Toronto
266m elevation
Lake Louise
51.43°N, 116.18°W
America/Edmonton
1540m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 539 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 135 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 15.4 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM