Driving from Winnipeg to Ottawa
Ottawa lies 1,675 km (1,041 mi) east of Winnipeg, +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.
| Winnipeg | Ottawa | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Canada | Canada |
| Population | 749,607 | 1 million |
| Elevation | 245 m (804 ft) | 71 m (233 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-5 (America/Winnipeg) | UTC-4 (America/Toronto) |
Clocks in Ottawa are 1 h ahead of Winnipeg right now, so a 22 h 43 min journey lands 23 h 43 min later by the destination clock.
Where to book car hire from Winnipeg to Ottawa
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Staying in Ottawa
Our booking partner lists 225 places to stay in Ottawa. Of the 118 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (57), and 1 are five-star. Across 106 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.3 out of 10. Guests have left 134,689 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Ottawa from Winnipeg?
1,675 km (1,041 mi) in a straight line, east of Winnipeg; by road roughly 2,044 km (1,270 mi).
How long does it take to get from Winnipeg to Ottawa 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 Winnipeg and Ottawa?
Ottawa is 1 h ahead at the moment (America/Toronto against America/Winnipeg).
Where can I stay in Ottawa?
Our booking partner lists 225 places to stay in Ottawa, 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.