Ottawa, Ontario, Canada to Winnipeg: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Ottawa, Ontario, Canada from Winnipeg?

The distance from Ottawa, Ontario, Canada to Winnipeg is 1040.4 miles (1674.4 km) as the crow flies. Winnipeg is located WNW of Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1317.4 miles, taking about 28h 19min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 36min. Both are located in Canada — Ottawa, Ontario, Canada in Ontario 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 Ottawa, Ontario, Canada 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.