Sault Ste. Marie to Winnipeg: Road Trip Guide & Distance

633.2 miles 1019 km · straight line
824.4 miles actual route 1326.7 km · driving distance
17h 2min estimated drive time
CAD 134 - CAD 165 estimated fuel cost
~1h 46min flight time
296° WNW bearing direction

How far is Sault Ste. Marie from Winnipeg?

The distance from Sault Ste. Marie to Winnipeg is 633.2 miles (1019 km) as the crow flies. Winnipeg is located WNW of Sault Ste. Marie. By car, the driving distance is approximately 824.4 miles, taking about 17h 2min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 46min. Both are located in Canada — Sault Ste. Marie 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 Sault Ste. Marie 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 Sault Ste. Marie to Winnipeg

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 17h 2min CAD 134 - CAD 165 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 46min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~20h 26min $66–$124* Budget
Train ~22h 9min $99–$289* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Sault Ste. Marie & Winnipeg

Quick Facts

Sault Ste. Marie
46.52°N, 84.33°W
America/Toronto
186m 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 211 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 53 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 39.3 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM