Route from Champion to Maple Creek
Interactive map, distance, and indicative drive time for the route from Champion to Maple Creek — with the live planner for up-to-date turn-by-turn directions.
This page provides the map and indicative distance data for the route between Champion (Alberta) and Maple Creek (Saskatchewan). Use the live planner below to get up-to-date driving directions by car, on foot, or by bicycle.
Distance from Champion to Maple Creek
The straight-line distance between Champion and Maple Creek is 265.1 km. The estimated road distance by car is around 300 km, with an indicative drive time of 3 h 20 min.
Trip cost and route type: Champion – Maple Creek
Driving directions from Champion to Maple Creek
The map shows the locations of Champion (A) and Maple Creek (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 Champion to Maple Creek
Real distance: 306.7 km · Estimated time: 3 h 50 min
- Drive southwest on 3rd Avenue South. 16 m
- Turn right onto 1st Street. 491 m
- Turn left onto 2nd Avenue North. 137 m
- Turn right onto 23. 1.5 km
- Turn right onto Highway 529/529. 39.2 km
- Turn right onto 845. 9.8 km
- Turn left onto Highway 526/526. Continue on 526. 38.9 km
- Turn right onto Veterans Memorial Highway/36. 6.5 km
- Turn left onto Highway 524/524. 94.5 km
- Turn right onto 1/Trans-Canada Highway. 108.0 km
- Turn right toward Maple Creek. 7.4 km
- Turn left. 136 m
Standard car route without avoiding highways. For advanced options (motorcycle, bicycle, transit, avoid tolls) use the live planner above.
Estimate trip cost: Champion – Maple Creek
Indicative estimates based on ~300 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 Champion to Maple Creek
The straight-line distance between Champion (Alberta) and Maple Creek (Saskatchewan) is about 265.1 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: Champion – Maple Creek
Planning a trip from Champion to Maple Creek means budgeting around 300 km on the road and an indicative drive time of 3 h 20 min by car. The route connects Alberta to Saskatchewan and falls into a medium-distance route (100–300 km). Plan at least one stop and check fuel before departure.
The trip starts at Champion (Alberta) — coordinates 50.2377° N, -113.1490° E. The destination is Maple Creek (Saskatchewan), at 49.9167° N, -109.4670° E.
Practical tips for the Champion – Maple Creek 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 Maple Creek in Saskatchewan, prairie to the south and boreal forest, lakes, and Shield country to the north. The route also passes near Suffield (Alberta).
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 300 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 Champion – Maple Creek route
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Routes with intermediate stops: Champion → Suffield · Champion → Ralston · Champion → Bow Island
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Frequently asked questions: Champion – Maple Creek
What is the straight-line distance between Champion and Maple Creek?
The straight-line distance between Champion and Maple Creek is about 265.1 km. This is the direct geometric distance between the two coordinates, ignoring road geometry.
What is the estimated road distance from Champion to Maple Creek?
The estimated road distance from Champion to Maple Creek is about 300 km — derived by multiplying the straight-line distance by a road-deviation factor (1.13–1.30 based on length). For an up-to-date route, use the live planner.
How long does it take to drive from Champion to Maple Creek?
Indicative drive time from Champion to Maple Creek is about 3 h 20 min, based on an average highway speed of 90 km/h on a mixed motorway/highway profile. Real time depends on traffic, weather, stops, vehicle type, and conditions.
How do I get up-to-date driving directions from Champion to Maple Creek?
Use the live planner on this page: select your transport mode and click "Update route". You'll see the route with turn-by-turn directions, current distance, and estimated time based on up-to-date routing data.
Does the Champion–Maple Creek route involve highway tolls?
CanadaDrivingDirections.com does not provide toll details. Toll roads are limited in Canada — Ontario's 407 ETR, a few Quebec bridges, and the Confederation Bridge to PEI are the main ones. Check the operator's site for current pricing.
How does traffic affect the route from Champion to Maple Creek?
Traffic varies by time of day, season, and weather. The live planner uses up-to-date routing data; for live traffic, use a navigation app before departure — especially in winter when conditions can change rapidly.
Is there an alternative route from Champion to Maple Creek?
A common alternative is going via Suffield or Ralston. Use the live planner to compare routes.
Can I open the Champion–Maple Creek route in Google Maps?
Yes. Click "Open in Google Maps" on this page to view the route in the Google Maps app or browser. You can also open Google Maps directly and enter Champion as origin and Maple Creek as destination.