Route from Blackie to Francis

Distance from Blackie to Francis

The straight-line distance between Blackie and Francis is 693.8 km. The estimated road distance by car is around 784 km, with an indicative drive time of 8 h 43 min.

Trip cost and route type: Blackie – Francis

Driving directions from Blackie to Francis

The map shows the locations of Blackie (A) and Francis (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 Francis

Real distance: 801.3 km  ·  Estimated time: 9 h 27 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 left onto 23. 63.5 km
6. ← Turn left onto Highway 529/529. 39.2 km
7. → Turn right onto 845. 9.8 km
8. ← Turn left onto Highway 526/526. Continue on 526. 38.9 km
9. → Turn right onto Veterans Memorial Highway/36. 6.5 km
10. ← Turn left onto Highway 524/524. 94.5 km
11. → Turn right onto 1/Trans-Canada Highway. Continue on Trans-Canada Highway. 463.9 km
12. • Keep right to take 1 toward Winnipeg/Saskatoon. 20.7 km
13. • Take exit 237 onto 33/Arcola Avenue toward Francis. 811 m
14. • Keep right to take 33 South toward Francis. 55.7 km
15. ← Turn left toward Francis/Qu'Appelle. 187 m
16. → Turn right onto Railway Avenue. 309 m
17. ← Turn left onto Main Street. 57 m
18. → Turn right. 50 m
19. ← Turn left. 167 m
20. Show all 19 steps ↓

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

Estimate trip cost: Blackie – Francis

Indicative estimates based on ~784 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 Francis

The straight-line distance between Blackie (Alberta) and Francis (Saskatchewan) is about 693.8 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 – Francis

The distance from Blackie to Francis is estimated at 784 km on a mixed road profile, starting from 693.8 km straight line. It is a long route (over 300 km) that connects Alberta to Saskatchewan. Plan multiple breaks and check highway traffic, weather, and fuel availability — particularly in remote sections. Calculate the current route with the live planner for detailed instructions.

The trip starts at Blackie (Alberta) — coordinates 50.6041° N, -113.6210° E. The destination is Francis (Saskatchewan), at 50.1017° N, -103.8660° E.

Practical tips for the Blackie – Francis 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 Francis in Saskatchewan, prairie to the south and boreal forest, lakes, and Shield country to the north. The route also passes near Cabri (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 784 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 – Francis route

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Routes with intermediate stops: Blackie → Cabri · Blackie → Gull Lake · Blackie → Fox Valley

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