Route from Bellevue to Silverton

Distance from Bellevue to Silverton

The straight-line distance between Bellevue and Silverton is 219.2 km. The estimated road distance by car is around 248 km, with an indicative drive time of 2 h 45 min.

Trip cost and route type: Bellevue – Silverton

Driving directions from Bellevue to Silverton

The map shows the locations of Bellevue (A) and Silverton (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 Bellevue to Silverton

Real distance: 491.8 km  ·  Estimated time: 6 h 21 min

1. • Drive south. 188 m
2. • Bear right onto 222 Street. 13 m
3. ← Turn left onto 223 Street. 148 m
4. • Bear right onto 29 Avenue. 214 m
5. ← Turn left onto 27 Avenue. 177 m
6. → Turn right onto Bellevue East Access. 88 m
7. → Turn right onto 3/20 Avenue. 241.7 km
8. • Take the 3 West exit toward Creston/Nelson. 33.2 km
9. ← Turn left onto Erickson Road. 4.3 km
10. → Turn right onto Creston-Rykerts Highway/BC 21. 3.9 km
11. ← Turn left onto CN 3/Crowsnest Highway. 78.6 km
12. • Bear left onto CN 3/BC 6/Crowsnest Highway. Continue on CN 3/Crowsnest Highway. 10.3 km
13. • Take the exit toward Castlegar/Grand Fork. 76 m
14. • Bear right onto CN 3/Crowsnest Highway. 25.8 km
15. • Take the 3A North exit toward Nelson. 19.6 km
16. ← Turn left toward Slocan/New Denver/Naksup. 72.8 km
17. ← Turn left onto 2nd Street. 89 m
18. → Turn right onto Hume Street. 86 m
19. Show all 18 steps ↓

Standard car route without avoiding highways. For advanced options (motorcycle, bicycle, transit, avoid tolls) use the live planner above.

Estimate trip cost: Bellevue – Silverton

Indicative estimates based on ~248 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 Bellevue to Silverton

The straight-line distance between Bellevue (Alberta) and Silverton (British Columbia) is about 219.2 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: Bellevue – Silverton

The distance from Bellevue to Silverton is estimated at 248 km on a mixed road profile, starting from 219.2 km straight line. It is a medium-distance route (100–300 km) that connects Alberta to British Columbia. Plan at least one stop and check fuel before departure. Calculate the current route with the live planner for detailed instructions.

The trip starts at Bellevue (Alberta) — coordinates 49.5768° N, -114.3610° E. The destination is Silverton (British Columbia), at 49.9508° N, -117.3580° E.

Practical tips for the Bellevue – Silverton 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 Silverton in British Columbia, mountainous, with the Coast Mountains, the Rockies, and a long Pacific coastline. The route also passes near Cranbrook (British Columbia).

When to leave

For a medium-distance trip, leaving before 07:00 or after 10:00 helps you avoid urban congestion. Friday afternoons and Sunday returns often slow the major highways.

Alternatives

For this route of about 248 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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Routes with intermediate stops: Bellevue → Cranbrook

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