Red Deer to Winnipeg: Road Trip Guide & Distance

739.9 miles 1190.7 km · straight line
841.1 miles actual route 1353.6 km · driving distance
16h 42min estimated drive time
CAD 136 - CAD 168 estimated fuel cost
~1h 59min flight time
96° E bearing direction

How far is Red Deer from Winnipeg?

The distance from Red Deer to Winnipeg is 739.9 miles (1190.7 km) as the crow flies. Winnipeg is located E of Red Deer. By car, the driving distance is approximately 841.1 miles, taking about 16h 42min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 59min. Both are located in Canada — Red Deer in Alberta 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. 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 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 Red Deer to Winnipeg

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 16h 42min CAD 136 - CAD 168 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 59min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~20h 2min $67–$126* Budget
Train ~21h 43min $101–$294* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Red Deer & Winnipeg

Quick Facts

Red Deer
52.27°N, 113.80°W
America/Edmonton
856m 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 247 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 62 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 33.7 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM