Medicine Hat to Willmar: Road Trip Guide & Distance

801.9 miles 1290.5 km · straight line
962.3 miles estimated 1548.6 km · driving distance
19h 21min estimated drive time
CAD 156 - CAD 192 estimated fuel cost
~2h 7min flight time
109° ESE bearing direction

How far is Medicine Hat from Willmar?

The distance from Medicine Hat to Willmar is 801.9 miles (1290.5 km) as the crow flies. Willmar is located ESE of Medicine Hat. By car, the driving distance is approximately 962.3 miles, taking about 19h 21min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 7min. Medicine Hat is in Alberta, Canada, while Willmar is in Minnesota, United States.

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 Medicine Hat and Willmar. 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 Medicine Hat to Willmar

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 19h 21min CAD 156 - CAD 192 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 7min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~23h 13min $77–$144* Budget
Train ~25h 9min $115–$337* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Medicine Hat & Willmar

Quick Facts

Medicine Hat
50.04°N, 110.68°W
America/Edmonton
673m elevation
Willmar
45.12°N, 95.04°W
America/Chicago
348m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 267 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 67 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 31.1 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients