Route from Bow Island to Stillwater

Distance from Bow Island to Stillwater

The straight-line distance between Bow Island and Stillwater is 926.8 km. The estimated road distance by car is around 1047 km, with an indicative drive time of 11 h 38 min.

Trip cost and route type: Bow Island – Stillwater

Driving directions from Bow Island to Stillwater

The map shows the locations of Bow Island (A) and Stillwater (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 Bow Island to Stillwater

Real distance: 1,523.8 km  ·  Estimated time: 24 h 29 min

1. • Drive west on 8 Avenue East. 553 m
2. → Turn right onto 2 Street East. 137 m
3. ← Turn left onto 3/7 Avenue East. 127.4 km
4. • Keep left to stay on 3 toward Fort Macleod/Crowsnest Pass/Calgary. 352.3 km
5. • Take the 3 West exit toward Creston/Nelson. 39.9 km
6. ← Turn left onto CN 3/Crowsnest Highway. 80.1 km
7. • Bear left onto CN 3/BC 6/Crowsnest Highway. Continue on CN 3/Crowsnest Highway. 10.3 km
8. • Take the exit toward Castlegar/Grand Fork. 76 m
9. • Bear right onto CN 3/Crowsnest Highway. Continue on CN 3. 245.8 km
10. ← Turn left toward 3 West/Penticton/Vancouver. 47.2 km
11. ← Turn left toward Princeton. 489 m
12. → Turn right onto CN 3/Crowsnest Highway/7th Avenue. 303.3 km
13. • Take exit 66 onto 10 West toward 232 St. 383 m
14. • Keep right to take 10 toward 232 Street/Langley. 195 m
15. • Keep left toward 232 Street North/72nd Avenue East. 40 m
16. ↺ Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit toward 232 Street South/Hope. 3.3 km
17. ← Turn left onto 10/Glover Road. 3.6 km
18. • Take the 10 exit. 23.8 km
19. → Take the 99 North ramp toward Ferries/Vancouver. 4.3 km
20. • Keep right to take exit 26 onto 17 West toward Tsawwassen. 657 m
21. • Keep right to take 17 West toward Tsawwassen. 14.0 km
22. ↑ Stay straight to take the ramp. 578 m
23. ← Turn left to take the ramp. 149 m
24. • Take the Duke Point ↔ Tsawwassen/30 Ferry. 66.6 km
25. • Drive south on 19. 8.2 km
26. • Keep right to take 19 toward Nanaimo/Campbell River. 1.8 km
27. • Keep right to stay on 19 toward Parksville/Campbell River. 116.9 km
28. • Take exit 127. 96 m
29. • Bear right onto Piercy Road. 6.7 km
30. ← Turn left onto Vanier Drive. 3.7 km
31. ← Turn left onto Ryan Road. 2.5 km
32. ← Turn left onto Anderton Road. 3.2 km
33. • Bear right onto Ellenor Road. 98 m
34. • Take the Comox (Little River) ↔ Powell River/17 Ferry. 30.9 km
35. • Drive north on Wharf Street. 307 m
36. → Turn right onto Marine Avenue/101. Continue on 101. 20.5 km
37. → Turn right onto Loubert Road. 1.8 km
38. → Turn right onto Arbour Drive. 67 m
39. Show all 38 steps ↓

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

Estimate trip cost: Bow Island – Stillwater

Indicative estimates based on ~1047 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 Bow Island to Stillwater

The straight-line distance between Bow Island (Alberta) and Stillwater (British Columbia) is about 926.8 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: Bow Island – Stillwater

The journey from Bow Island to Stillwater covers roughly 1047 km on the road, equal to 926.8 km straight line. The trip connects Alberta to British Columbia and is classified as a long route (over 300 km). Plan multiple breaks and check highway traffic, weather, and fuel availability — particularly in remote sections. Open the interactive planner for the route map, turns, and a fuel-or-EV cost calculator.

The trip starts at Bow Island (Alberta) — coordinates 49.8667° N, -111.3670° E. The destination is Stillwater (British Columbia), at 49.7624° N, -124.2990° E.

Practical tips for the Bow Island – Stillwater 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 Stillwater in British Columbia, mountainous, with the Coast Mountains, the Rockies, and a long Pacific coastline. The route also passes near Slocan (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 1047 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 Bow Island – Stillwater route

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Routes with intermediate stops: Bow Island → Slocan · Bow Island → Silverton · Bow Island → New Denver

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