Huntsville, Alabama to Ottawa, Ontario, Canada: Road Trip Guide & Distance

934.7 miles 1504.2 km · straight line
1121.6 miles estimated 1805 km · driving distance
22h 34min estimated drive time
$108 - $133 estimated fuel cost
~2h 23min flight time
35° NE bearing direction

How far is Huntsville, Alabama from Ottawa, Ontario, Canada?

The distance from Huntsville, Alabama to Ottawa, Ontario, Canada is 934.7 miles (1504.2 km) as the crow flies. Ottawa, Ontario, Canada is located NE of Huntsville, Alabama. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1121.6 miles, taking about 22h 34min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 23min. Huntsville, Alabama is in Alabama, United States, while Ottawa, Ontario, Canada is in Ontario, 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 Huntsville, Alabama and Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. 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 Huntsville, Alabama to Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 22h 34min $108 - $133 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 23min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~27h 5min $90–$168* Budget
Train ~29h 20min $135–$393* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Huntsville, Alabama & Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

Quick Facts

Huntsville, Alabama
34.73°N, 86.59°W
America/Chicago
193m elevation
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
45.42°N, 75.70°W
America/Toronto
70m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 312 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 78 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 26.6 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients