Lake Louise to Ottawa, Ontario, Canada: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1876.4 miles 3019.8 km · straight line
2188 miles actual route 3521.3 km · driving distance
45h 30min estimated drive time
CAD 355 - CAD 437 estimated fuel cost
~4h 16min flight time
87° E bearing direction

How far is Lake Louise from Ottawa, Ontario, Canada?

The distance from Lake Louise to Ottawa, Ontario, Canada is 1876.4 miles (3019.8 km) as the crow flies. Ottawa, Ontario, Canada is located E of Lake Louise. By car, the driving distance is approximately 2188 miles, taking about 45h 30min. A direct flight would take roughly 4h 16min. Both are located in Canada — Lake Louise in Alberta and Ottawa, Ontario, Canada 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 Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. 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 Lake Louise to Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 45h 30min CAD 355 - CAD 437 Flexible stops
Fly ~4h 16min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~54h 36min $175–$328* Budget
Train ~59h 9min $263–$766* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Lake Louise & Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

Quick Facts

Lake Louise
51.43°N, 116.18°W
America/Edmonton
1540m 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 625 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 156 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 13.3 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM