Route from Blackie to Bonnington

Distance from Blackie to Bonnington

The straight-line distance between Blackie and Bonnington is 303.2 km. The estimated road distance by car is around 343 km, with an indicative drive time of 3 h 48 min.

Trip cost and route type: Blackie – Bonnington

Driving directions from Blackie to Bonnington

The map shows the locations of Blackie (A) and Bonnington (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 Blackie to Bonnington

Real distance: 599.3 km  ·  Estimated time: 7 h 22 min

1. • Drive southeast on Alberta Avenue. 27 m
2. ← Turn left onto Burns Street. 142 m
3. ← Turn left onto Railway Avenue. 752 m
4. ← Turn left onto Highway 799/799. 4.1 km
5. → Turn right onto 23. 16.6 km
6. → Take the 2 ramp. 10.1 km
7. → Turn right onto 540. 32.4 km
8. ← Turn left onto Cowboy Trail/22. Continue on 22. 96.5 km
9. → Turn right onto 3/Crowsnest Highway. 255.7 km
10. • Take the 3 West exit toward Creston/Nelson. 33.2 km
11. ← Turn left onto Erickson Road. 4.3 km
12. → Turn right onto Creston-Rykerts Highway/BC 21. 3.9 km
13. ← Turn left onto CN 3/Crowsnest Highway. 78.6 km
14. • Bear left onto CN 3/BC 6/Crowsnest Highway. Continue on CN 3/Crowsnest Highway. 10.4 km
15. • Take the exit toward Castlegar/Grand Fork. 76 m
16. • Bear right onto CN 3/Crowsnest Highway. 25.8 km
17. • Take the 3A North exit toward Nelson. 25.1 km
18. ← Turn left onto Bonnington Road. 507 m
19. → Turn right onto Brown Road. 316 m
20. ← Turn left onto Park View Drive. 200 m
21. Show all 20 steps ↓

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Estimate trip cost: Blackie – Bonnington

Indicative estimates based on ~343 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 Blackie to Bonnington

The straight-line distance between Blackie (Alberta) and Bonnington (British Columbia) is about 303.2 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: Blackie – Bonnington

Looking for directions from Blackie to Bonnington? The estimated road distance is 343 km (303.2 km straight line), with an indicative drive time of 3 h 48 min. A long route (over 300 km) that connects Alberta to British Columbia. Plan multiple breaks and check highway traffic, weather, and fuel availability — particularly in remote sections. Choose the transport mode in the live planner to get the detailed track.

The trip starts at Blackie (Alberta) — coordinates 50.6041° N, -113.6210° E. The destination is Bonnington (British Columbia), at 49.4687° N, -117.4820° E.

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

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 343 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 Blackie – Bonnington route

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Routes with intermediate stops: Blackie → Invermere · Blackie → Lake Windermere

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