Lake Louise to North Bay: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1686.6 miles 2714.3 km · straight line
2023.9 miles estimated 3257.2 km · driving distance
40h 43min estimated drive time
CAD 328 - CAD 404 estimated fuel cost
~3h 54min flight time
87° E bearing direction

How far is Lake Louise from North Bay?

The distance from Lake Louise to North Bay is 1686.6 miles (2714.3 km) as the crow flies. North Bay is located E of Lake Louise. By car, the driving distance is approximately 2023.9 miles, taking about 40h 43min. A direct flight would take roughly 3h 54min. Both are located in Canada — Lake Louise in Alberta and North Bay in Ontario.

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 Lake Louise and North Bay. 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 Lake Louise to North Bay

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 40h 43min CAD 328 - CAD 404 Flexible stops
Fly ~3h 54min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~48h 52min $162–$304* Budget
Train ~52h 56min $243–$708* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Lake Louise & North Bay

Quick Facts

Lake Louise
51.43°N, 116.18°W
America/Edmonton
1540m elevation
North Bay
46.32°N, 79.47°W
America/Toronto
206m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 562 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 141 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 14.8 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients