Driving from Ottawa to Winnipeg
Winnipeg lies 1,675 km (1,041 mi) north-west of Ottawa, -1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
Driving takes about 22 h 43 min without stops, over roughly 2,044 km (1,270 mi) of road; add breaks, fuel and any border.
| Ottawa | Winnipeg | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Canada | Canada |
| Population | 1 million | 749,607 |
| Elevation | 71 m (233 ft) | 245 m (804 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-4 (America/Toronto) | UTC-5 (America/Winnipeg) |
Clocks in Winnipeg are 1 h behind Ottawa right now, so a 22 h 43 min journey lands only 21 h 43 min later by the destination clock.
Where to book car hire from Ottawa to Winnipeg
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Staying in Winnipeg
Our booking partner lists 171 places to stay in Winnipeg. Of the 114 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (48). Across 80 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 7.9 out of 10. Guests have left 43,608 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Winnipeg from Ottawa?
1,675 km (1,041 mi) in a straight line, north-west of Ottawa; by road roughly 2,044 km (1,270 mi).
How long does it take to get from Ottawa to Winnipeg by car?
About 22 h 43 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Ottawa and Winnipeg?
Winnipeg is 1 h behind at the moment (America/Winnipeg against America/Toronto).
Where can I stay in Winnipeg?
Our booking partner lists 171 places to stay in Winnipeg, bookable on this site.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.