Quebec City to Waukesha: Road Trip Guide & Distance

871.3 miles 1402.3 km · straight line
1045.6 miles estimated 1682.8 km · driving distance
21h 2min estimated drive time
CAD 170 - CAD 209 estimated fuel cost
~2h 15min flight time
259° WSW bearing direction

How far is Quebec City from Waukesha?

The distance from Quebec City to Waukesha is 871.3 miles (1402.3 km) as the crow flies. Waukesha is located WSW of Quebec City. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1045.6 miles, taking about 21h 2min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 15min. Quebec City is in Quebec, Canada, while Waukesha is in Wisconsin, 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. 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. 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 Quebec City and Waukesha. 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 Quebec City to Waukesha

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 21h 2min CAD 170 - CAD 209 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 15min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~25h 14min $84–$157* Budget
Train ~27h 21min $125–$366* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Quebec City & Waukesha

Quick Facts

Quebec City
46.81°N, 71.21°W
America/Toronto
74m elevation
Waukesha
43.01°N, 88.23°W
America/Chicago
248m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 290 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 73 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 28.6 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients