Route from Ottawa to Chicoutimi-Nord

Distance from Ottawa to Chicoutimi-Nord

The straight-line distance between Ottawa and Chicoutimi-Nord is 486.3 km. The estimated road distance by car is around 550 km, with an indicative drive time of 6 h 6 min.

Trip cost and route type: Ottawa – Chicoutimi-Nord

Driving directions from Ottawa to Chicoutimi-Nord

The map shows the locations of Ottawa (A) and Chicoutimi-Nord (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 Chicoutimi-Nord

Real distance: 650.1 km  ·  Estimated time: 9 h 25 min

1. • Drive northeast on Rideau Street/rue Rideau/34. 857 m
2. ← Turn left onto King Edward Avenue/avenue King Edward/99. Continue on King Edward Avenue/avenue King Edward. 898 m
3. ← Turn left onto 5. 1.4 km
4. • Keep left to take 5/Autoroute de la Gatineau. 434 m
5. • Take exit 2 onto 50 EST/148 EST toward Montréal. 3.4 km
6. • Keep left to stay on 50. 100.9 km
7. • Keep left to take 50/Autoroute Guy-Lafleur. 32.7 km
8. • Keep left to stay on Autoroute Guy-Lafleur. 19.9 km
9. ← Turn left onto Boulevard du Curé-Labelle/117. Continue on 117. 4.9 km
10. → Turn right onto Boulevard Lachapelle/158. Continue on 158. 22.1 km
11. ← Turn left onto Rue Saint-Isidore/158/335/337. 1.6 km
12. → Turn right onto Côte Jeanne/158. 7.5 km
13. ↺ Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto 158. 203 m
14. ← Take the 158 ramp on the left. 12.0 km
15. ↺ Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto 158/Route 158. 16.7 km
16. → Turn right onto Chemin des Prairies/158. Continue on 158. 17.3 km
17. ↺ Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Rang de la Rivière-Bayonne Sud/158. 20 m
18. ↺ Exit the roundabout onto Rang de la Rivière-Bayonne Sud/158. Continue on 158. 4.9 km
19. ← Turn left to take the 40 ramp. 53.7 km
20. • Keep right to stay on 40 toward Trois-Rivières/Centre-Ville/Québec. 3.3 km
21. • Keep right to stay on 40 toward Trois-Rivières Centre-Ville/Québec. 109.6 km
22. • Take exit 295 onto 367/Route de Fossambault toward Sainte-Catherine-de-la-J.-Cartier/Saint-Augustin-de-Desmaures. 380 m
23. ← Turn left to take the ramp. 298 m
24. ← Turn left onto Route de Fossambault/367. 12.2 km
25. → Turn right onto Route des Érables. 11.6 km
26. ← Turn left onto Rue de Montolieu. 5.2 km
27. → Turn right onto Boulevard Valcartier. 1.3 km
28. ← Turn left onto Rue Lepire. 2.8 km
29. ← Turn left onto Avenue du Lac-Saint-Charles. 442 m
30. → Turn right onto Rue Jacques-Bédard. 2.6 km
31. → Turn right onto Avenue de la Rivière-Jaune. 312 m
32. ← Turn left onto Rue de la Durance. 144 m
33. → Turn right. 126 m
34. • Bear right onto Autoroute Laurentienne. 187.4 km
35. ← Turn left to take the 70 Ouest ramp toward Jonquière. 1.6 km
36. • Take exit 45 onto Boulevard Saint-Paul. 7.3 km
37. → Turn right toward Rue des Champs. 1.1 km
38. ← Turn left onto Rue Cabot. 167 m
39. → Turn right onto Rue Beaupré. 212 m
40. Show all 39 steps ↓

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Estimate trip cost: Ottawa – Chicoutimi-Nord

Indicative estimates based on ~550 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 Chicoutimi-Nord

The straight-line distance between Ottawa (Ontario) and Chicoutimi-Nord (Quebec) is about 486.3 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 – Chicoutimi-Nord

The journey from Ottawa to Chicoutimi-Nord covers roughly 550 km on the road, equal to 486.3 km straight line. The trip connects Ontario to Quebec and is classified as a long route (over 300 km). Plan multiple breaks and check highway traffic, weather, and fuel availability — particularly in remote sections. Open the interactive planner for the route map, turns, and a fuel-or-EV cost calculator.

The trip starts at Ottawa (Ontario) — coordinates 45.4247° N, -75.6950° E. The destination is Chicoutimi-Nord (Quebec), at 48.4500° N, -71.0667° E.

Practical tips for the Ottawa – Chicoutimi-Nord 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 Chicoutimi-Nord in Quebec, St. Lawrence valley framed by the Laurentians and the Appalachians. The route also passes near Saint-Élie (Quebec).

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 550 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 – Chicoutimi-Nord route

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Routes with intermediate stops: Ottawa → Saint-Élie · Ottawa → Grand-Mère · Ottawa → Shawinigan

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