Distance between Métabetchouan–Lac-à-la-Croix QC and Saguenay QC
The distance from Métabetchouan–Lac-à-la-Croix to Saguenay is 70 kilometers by road including 22 kilometers on motorways. Road takes approximately 1 hour and 2 minutes and goes through Jonquière, Saint-Bruno and Larouche.
Shortest distance by air | 59 km ✈️ |
Car route length | 70 km 🚗 |
Driving time | 1 h 2 min |
Fuel amount | 5.6 L |
Fuel cost | 9.6 CAD |

Point | Distance | Time | Fuel | |
Métabetchouan–Lac-à-la-Croix | 0 km | 00 min | 0.0 L | |
169 170 20 km, 28 min
|
||||
Saint-Bruno | 20 km | 28 min | 1.5 L | |
170 12 km, 07 min
|
||||
Larouche | 32 km | 36 min | 2.3 L | |
170 21 km, 13 min
|
||||
Jonquière | 52 km | 49 min | 3.9 L | |
70 17 km, 12 min
|
||||
Saguenay | 70 km | 1 h 02 min | 5.1 L |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does it cost to drive from Métabetchouan–Lac-à-la-Croix to Saguenay?
Fuel cost: 9.6 CAD
This fuel cost is calculated as: (Route length 70 km / 100 km) * (Fuel consumption 8 L/100 km) * (Fuel price 1.72 CAD / L)
You can adjust fuel consumption and fuel price here.
How long is a car ride from Métabetchouan–Lac-à-la-Croix to Saguenay?
Driving time: 1 h 2 min
This time is calculated for driving at the maximum permitted speed, taking into account traffic rules restrictions.
- 18 km with a maximum speed 100 km/h = 10 min
- 30 km with a maximum speed 90 km/h = 19 min
- 11 km with a maximum speed 80 km/h = 8 min
- 2 km with a maximum speed 70 km/h = 1 min
- 2 km with a maximum speed 50 km/h = 2 min
- 6 km with a maximum speed 20 km/h = 18 min
The calculated driving time does not take into account intermediate stops and traffic jams.
How far is Métabetchouan–Lac-à-la-Croix to Saguenay by land?
The distance between Métabetchouan–Lac-à-la-Croix and Saguenay is 70 km by road including 22 km on motorways.
Precise satellite coordinates of highways were used for this calculation. The start and finish points are the centers of Métabetchouan–Lac-à-la-Croix and Saguenay respectively.
How far is Métabetchouan–Lac-à-la-Croix to Saguenay by plane?
The shortest distance (air line, as the crow flies) between Métabetchouan–Lac-à-la-Croix and Saguenay is 59 km.
This distance is calculated using the Haversine formula as a great-circle distance between two points on the surface of a sphere. The start and finish points are the centers of Métabetchouan–Lac-à-la-Croix and Saguenay respectively. Actual distance between airports may be different.
How many hours is Métabetchouan–Lac-à-la-Croix from Saguenay by plane?
Boeing 737 airliner needs 4 min to cover the distance of 59 km at a cruising speed of 800 km/h.
Small plane "Cessna 172" needs 16 min to flight this distance at average speed of 220 km/h.
This time is approximate and do not take into account takeoff and landing times, airport location and other real world factors.
How long is a helicopter ride from Métabetchouan–Lac-à-la-Croix to Saguenay?
Fast helicopter "Eurocopter AS350" or "Hughes OH-6 Cayuse" need 14 min to cover the distance of 59 km at a cruising speed of 240 km/h.
Popular "Robinson R44" needs 16 min to flight this distance at average speed of 210 km/h.
This time is approximate and do not take into account takeoff and landing times, aerodrome location and other real world factors.
What city is halfway between Métabetchouan–Lac-à-la-Croix and Saguenay?
The halfway point between Métabetchouan–Lac-à-la-Croix and Saguenay is Larouche. It is located about 3 km from the exact midpoint by road.
The distance from Larouche to Métabetchouan–Lac-à-la-Croix is 32 km and driving will take about 36 min. The road between Larouche and Saguenay has length 38 km and will take approximately 26 min.
Where is Métabetchouan–Lac-à-la-Croix in relation to Saguenay?
Métabetchouan–Lac-à-la-Croix is located 59 km west of Saguenay.
Métabetchouan–Lac-à-la-Croix has geographic coordinates: latitude 48.4292, longitude -71.87187.
Saguenay has geographic coordinates: latitude 48.40596, longitude -71.06918.
Which highway goes from Métabetchouan–Lac-à-la-Croix to Saguenay?
The route from Métabetchouan–Lac-à-la-Croix to Saguenay follows 170, 70.
Other minor sections pass along the road:
- 169: 3 km
- 175: 1 km