Route from Alcomdale to Drake

Distance from Alcomdale to Drake

The straight-line distance between Alcomdale and Drake is 638.9 km. The estimated road distance by car is around 722 km, with an indicative drive time of 8 h 1 min.

Trip cost and route type: Alcomdale – Drake

Driving directions from Alcomdale to Drake

The map shows the locations of Alcomdale (A) and Drake (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 Alcomdale to Drake

Real distance: 733.3 km  ·  Estimated time: 9 h 10 min

1. • Drive southwest on 4 Street. 51 m
2. ← Turn left onto Union Avenue. 101 m
3. → Turn right onto Main Street. 146 m
4. • Bear right onto Township Road 570. 146 m
5. ← Turn left onto Range Road 265/44. 20.0 km
6. ↺ Enter the roundabout and take the 3rd exit toward 37 East/Fort Saskatchewan. 26.5 km
7. → Turn right onto 50 Street NW. 6.5 km
8. ← Turn left onto 195 Avenue NW. 3.2 km
9. → Turn right onto 18 Street NW. 46 m
10. → Turn right onto 15/Manning Drive NW. 2.3 km
11. → Take the 216/Anthony Henday Drive ramp. 439 m
12. • Keep left to take 216 East/Anthony Henday Drive East. 20.8 km
13. • Keep right to take exit 66 onto 14 East toward Camrose/Wainwright. 363.1 km
14. ← Turn left onto Highway 4/40/4/40. Continue on 4/40. 3.4 km
15. • Keep right to take 16 East toward Saskatoon/Prince Albert. 128.8 km
16. ← Turn left onto 71 Street West. 5.5 km
17. → Turn right onto Wanuskewin Road. 530 m
18. ← Turn left onto Marquis Drive. 11.4 km
19. ← Turn left to take the 5 East ramp toward College Drive East. 54.1 km
20. → Turn right onto Veterans Memorial Highway/2. 19.9 km
21. ← Turn left onto 16/Yellowhead Route/Route Yellowhead. Continue on 16. 54.8 km
22. → Turn right onto Highway 20/20. 1.3 km
23. → Turn right onto Howard Street. 391 m
24. Show all 23 steps ↓

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Estimate trip cost: Alcomdale – Drake

Indicative estimates based on ~722 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 Alcomdale to Drake

The straight-line distance between Alcomdale (Alberta) and Drake (Saskatchewan) is about 638.9 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: Alcomdale – Drake

The trip from Alcomdale to Drake covers about 722 km on the road (638.9 km straight line). Plan multiple breaks and check highway traffic, weather, and fuel availability — particularly in remote sections. The route connects Alberta to Saskatchewan and is classified as a long route (over 300 km). Click "Update route" for the latest track, turns, and fuel-cost estimate.

The trip starts at Alcomdale (Alberta) — coordinates 53.8930° N, -113.8400° E. The destination is Drake (Saskatchewan), at 51.7472° N, -105.0110° E.

Practical tips for the Alcomdale – Drake drive

Terrain along the way

The route starts in Alberta — a province prairie in the south rising into the Canadian Rockies in the west — and reaches Drake in Saskatchewan, prairie to the south and boreal forest, lakes, and Shield country to the north. The route also passes near Neilburg (Saskatchewan).

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 722 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 Alcomdale – Drake route

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Routes with intermediate stops: Alcomdale → Neilburg · Alcomdale → Marsden · Alcomdale → Cut Knife

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