Quebec City to Saguenay: Road Trip Guide & Distance

111 miles 178.6 km · straight line
129.2 miles actual route 208 km · driving distance
2h 45min estimated drive time
CAD 21 - CAD 26 estimated fuel cost
~43min flight time · usually no direct flights
N bearing direction

How far is Quebec City from Saguenay?

The distance from Quebec City to Saguenay is 111 miles (178.6 km) as the crow flies. Saguenay is located N of Quebec City. By car, the driving distance is approximately 129.2 miles, taking about 2h 45min. A direct flight would take roughly 43min. Both are located in Canada.

For a drive of this length, it's recommended to plan at least one quick rest stop to stretch your legs and grab a coffee. Given the short distance, driving or taking a train is often faster and more convenient than dealing with airport security and flight boarding times.

Coordinates come from public place data for Quebec City 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 Quebec City to Saguenay

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 2h 45min CAD 21 - CAD 26 Flexible stops
Bus ~3h 18min $10–$19* Budget
Train ~2h 37min $16–$45* Comfort

Quick Facts

Quebec City
46.81°N, 71.21°W
America/Toronto
74m 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 37 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 9 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 224.4 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM