Hamilton, Ontario, Canada to Medicine Hat: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1522 miles 2449.4 km · straight line
1896.2 miles actual route 3051.7 km · driving distance
35h 20min estimated drive time
CAD 307 - CAD 378 estimated fuel cost
~3h 34min flight time
299° WNW bearing direction

How far is Hamilton, Ontario, Canada from Medicine Hat?

The distance from Hamilton, Ontario, Canada to Medicine Hat is 1522 miles (2449.4 km) as the crow flies. Medicine Hat is located WNW of Hamilton, Ontario, Canada. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1896.2 miles, taking about 35h 20min. A direct flight would take roughly 3h 34min. Both are located in Canada — Hamilton, Ontario, Canada in Ontario and Medicine Hat 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 Hamilton, Ontario, Canada and Medicine Hat. 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 Hamilton, Ontario, Canada to Medicine Hat

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 35h 20min CAD 307 - CAD 378 Flexible stops
Fly ~3h 34min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~42h 24min $152–$284* Budget
Train ~45h 56min $228–$664* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Hamilton, Ontario, Canada & Medicine Hat

Quick Facts

Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
43.26°N, 79.87°W
America/Toronto
78m elevation
Medicine Hat
50.04°N, 110.68°W
America/Edmonton
673m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 507 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 127 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 16.4 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM