Lake Louise to Vancouver: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Lake Louise from Vancouver?

The distance from Lake Louise to Vancouver is 339.8 miles (546.9 km) as the crow flies. Vancouver is located WSW of Lake Louise. By car, the driving distance is approximately 492.3 miles, taking about 10h 11min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 11min. Both are located in Canada — Lake Louise in Alberta and Vancouver in British Columbia.

This is a solid day of driving. Be sure to take breaks every 2-3 hours to avoid driver fatigue, and plan your meals ahead of time. 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.

Coordinates come from public place data for Lake Louise and Vancouver. 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.