Route from Ottawa to Hussar

Distance from Ottawa to Hussar

The straight-line distance between Ottawa and Hussar is 2778.6 km. The estimated road distance by car is around 3140 km, with an indicative drive time of 34 h 53 min.

Trip cost and route type: Ottawa – Hussar

Driving directions from Ottawa to Hussar

The map shows the locations of Ottawa (A) and Hussar (B). Use the form below to calculate the up-to-date road route with turn-by-turn directions, real distance, and estimated drive time.

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Driving directions from Ottawa to Hussar

Real distance: 3,392.5 km  ·  Estimated time: 41 h 29 min

1. • Drive northeast on Rideau Street/rue Rideau/34. 103 m
2. → Turn right onto Mackenzie Avenue/avenue Mackenzie. 90 m
3. • Bear right onto Colonel By Drive/promenade Colonel By. 77 m
4. ← Turn left onto Daly Avenue/avenue Daly. 274 m
5. → Turn right onto Nicholas Street/rue Nicholas. 1.2 km
6. ↑ Stay straight to take the ramp. 20 m
7. • Keep right to take 417 West/417 Ouest. 296.0 km
8. ↺ Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto 17/McConnell Street/Rue McConnell. 44 m
9. ↺ Exit the roundabout onto 17/McConnell Street/Rue McConnell. Continue on 17. 58.7 km
10. • Take the 11/17 exit toward North Bay. 4.2 km
11. • Take the 11 exit toward Timmins/Cochrane/Canadian Forces Base North Bay. 370.1 km
12. ← Turn left onto 11/Highway 11. Continue on 11. 613.3 km
13. • Take the 11 West/17 West exit toward Thunder Bay. 107.9 km
14. • Bear right toward 102 West/Dawson Road. 32.9 km
15. → Turn right onto 11/17/Highway 11/17. 639.5 km
16. • Take exit 348A onto 100 West toward Brandon. 40.4 km
17. • Take exit 42B onto PTH 1 West toward Brandon. 548.7 km
18. • Keep left to take 1/Regina Bypass. 24.3 km
19. • Keep left to take 1/Trans-Canada Highway toward Moose Jaw. 625.6 km
20. → Turn right toward Drumheller/Hussar. 22.5 km
21. ← Turn left onto 561. 1.8 km
22. → Turn right onto 1 Avenue. 582 m
23. → Turn right onto 1 Street West. 104 m
24. → Turn right onto 2 Avenue. 9 m
25. Show all 24 steps ↓

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Estimate trip cost: Ottawa – Hussar

Indicative estimates based on ~3140 km. Tolls calculated at ~$0.10/km on tolled segments. The calculator updates with the live planner's real distance. Actual consumption, driving style, weather, and toll rates vary.

Origin and destination

How to drive from Ottawa to Hussar

The straight-line distance between Ottawa (Ontario) and Hussar (Alberta) is about 2778.6 km. The actual road distance varies by chosen route, road type, and travel conditions — especially in winter and across mountain or northern segments.

Before you leave, consider:

• Check current traffic with a navigation app — particularly around major cities.
• Look up any toll segments on your route (Ontario 407, select bridges).
• In winter or at higher elevations, drive times and conditions can change quickly. Carry a charged phone, fuel reserve, and weather-appropriate gear.
• Plan stops at service centres or towns along the way — fuel and rest stops can be sparse on remote sections.

Route description: Ottawa – Hussar

The distance from Ottawa to Hussar is estimated at 3140 km on a mixed road profile, starting from 2778.6 km straight line. It is a long route (over 300 km) that connects Ontario to Alberta. Plan multiple breaks and check highway traffic, weather, and fuel availability — particularly in remote sections. Calculate the current route with the live planner for detailed instructions.

The trip starts at Ottawa (Ontario) — coordinates 45.4247° N, -75.6950° E. The destination is Hussar (Alberta), at 51.0419° N, -112.6830° E.

Practical tips for the Ottawa – Hussar drive

Terrain along the way

The route starts in Ontario — a province Great Lakes shoreline in the south, Canadian Shield forests across the north — and reaches Hussar in Alberta, prairie in the south rising into the Canadian Rockies in the west. The route also passes near Rainy River (Ontario).

When to leave

For a long route, leave early (before 06:30) or wait until after 10:00. Avoid summer long-weekend exoduses and major holidays. Plan a break every 1.5–2 hours of driving — and check weather, especially across the Prairies and through mountain passes.

Alternatives

For this route of about 3140 km, consider VIA Rail Canada — VIA's Corridor service connects many Eastern Canadian cities, and the long-distance trains (the Canadian, Ocean) run through the Prairies and the Maritimes. Cross-border trips may also include Amtrak's Adirondack or Cascades. Check schedules at viarail.ca and amtrak.com.

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Cities along the Ottawa – Hussar route

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Routes with intermediate stops: Ottawa → Rainy River · Ottawa → Fort Frances · Ottawa → Kenora

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