Red Deer to Sault Ste. Marie: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1372.7 miles 2209.1 km · straight line
1617.9 miles actual route 2603.7 km · driving distance
33h 7min estimated drive time
CAD 262 - CAD 323 estimated fuel cost
~3h 16min flight time
95° E bearing direction

How far is Red Deer from Sault Ste. Marie?

The distance from Red Deer to Sault Ste. Marie is 1372.7 miles (2209.1 km) as the crow flies. Sault Ste. Marie is located E of Red Deer. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1617.9 miles, taking about 33h 7min. A direct flight would take roughly 3h 16min. Both are located in Canada — Red Deer in Alberta and Sault Ste. Marie in Ontario.

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. 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 Red Deer and Sault Ste. Marie. 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 Red Deer to Sault Ste. Marie

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 33h 7min CAD 262 - CAD 323 Flexible stops
Fly ~3h 16min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~39h 44min $129–$243* Budget
Train ~43h 3min $194–$566* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Red Deer & Sault Ste. Marie

Quick Facts

Red Deer
52.27°N, 113.80°W
America/Edmonton
856m elevation
Sault Ste. Marie
46.52°N, 84.33°W
America/Toronto
186m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 458 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 114 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 18.1 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM