Lake Louise to Saguenay: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1985.5 miles 3195.4 km · straight line
2455.3 miles actual route 3951.5 km · driving distance
53h 33min estimated drive time
CAD 398 - CAD 490 estimated fuel cost
~4h 30min flight time
78° ENE bearing direction

How far is Lake Louise from Saguenay?

The distance from Lake Louise to Saguenay is 1985.5 miles (3195.4 km) as the crow flies. Saguenay is located ENE of Lake Louise. By car, the driving distance is approximately 2455.3 miles, taking about 53h 33min. A direct flight would take roughly 4h 30min. Both are located in Canada — Lake Louise in Alberta and Saguenay in Quebec.

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 Saguenay. 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 Saguenay

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 53h 33min CAD 398 - CAD 490 Flexible stops
Fly ~4h 30min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~64h 16min $196–$368* Budget
Train ~69h 37min $295–$859* Comfort

Quick Facts

Lake Louise
51.43°N, 116.18°W
America/Edmonton
1540m elevation
Saguenay
48.42°N, 71.07°W
America/Toronto
84m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 662 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 165 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 12.5 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM