Montreal to Winnipeg: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1132.1 miles 1821.9 km · straight line
1439.3 miles actual route 2316.4 km · driving distance
30h 42min estimated drive time
CAD 233 - CAD 287 estimated fuel cost
~2h 47min flight time
294° WNW bearing direction

How far is Montreal from Winnipeg?

The distance from Montreal to Winnipeg is 1132.1 miles (1821.9 km) as the crow flies. Winnipeg is located WNW of Montreal. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1439.3 miles, taking about 30h 42min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 47min. Both are located in Canada — Montreal in Quebec and Winnipeg in Manitoba.

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. 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. 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 Montreal and Winnipeg. 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 Montreal to Winnipeg

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 30h 42min CAD 233 - CAD 287 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 47min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~36h 50min $115–$216* Budget
Train ~39h 55min $173–$504* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Montreal & Winnipeg

Quick Facts

Montreal
45.50°N, 73.57°W
America/Toronto
36m elevation
Winnipeg
49.90°N, 97.14°W
America/Winnipeg
238m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 377 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 94 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 22 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM