Route from Coaldale to Bonnington

Distance from Coaldale to Bonnington

The straight-line distance between Coaldale and Bonnington is 351.8 km. The estimated road distance by car is around 398 km, with an indicative drive time of 4 h 25 min.

Trip cost and route type: Coaldale – Bonnington

Driving directions from Coaldale to Bonnington

The map shows the locations of Coaldale (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 Coaldale to Bonnington

Real distance: 571.0 km  ·  Estimated time: 7 h 30 min

1. • Drive south. 101 m
2. → Turn right. 389 m
3. • Bear left onto 16 Avenue. 72 m
4. ← Turn left onto 20 Street/845. 384 m
5. → Turn right onto 3/Crowsnest Highway. 34.7 km
6. • Keep left to stay on 3 toward Fort Macleod/Crowsnest Pass/Calgary. 88.0 km
7. ↑ Keep straight to take Crowsnest Highway. 264.3 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. 25.1 km
16. ← Turn left onto Bonnington Road. 507 m
17. → Turn right onto Brown Road. 315 m
18. ← Turn left onto Park View Drive. 237 m
19. Show all 18 steps ↓

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Estimate trip cost: Coaldale – Bonnington

Indicative estimates based on ~398 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 Coaldale to Bonnington

The straight-line distance between Coaldale (Alberta) and Bonnington (British Columbia) is about 351.8 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: Coaldale – Bonnington

The journey from Coaldale to Bonnington covers roughly 398 km on the road, equal to 351.8 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 Coaldale (Alberta) — coordinates 49.7333° N, -112.6170° E. The destination is Bonnington (British Columbia), at 49.4687° N, -117.4820° E.

Practical tips for the Coaldale – 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 Fernie (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 398 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 Coaldale – Bonnington route

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Routes with intermediate stops: Coaldale → Fernie · Coaldale → Coleman

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