Route from Crossfield to Francis

Distance from Crossfield to Francis

The straight-line distance between Crossfield and Francis is 729.5 km. The estimated road distance by car is around 824 km, with an indicative drive time of 9 h 10 min.

Trip cost and route type: Crossfield – Francis

Driving directions from Crossfield to Francis

The map shows the locations of Crossfield (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 Crossfield to Francis

Real distance: 845.3 km  ·  Estimated time: 9 h 42 min

1. • Drive south on Athabasca Street. 239 m
2. ← Turn left onto Limit Avenue/574. 573 m
3. ← Turn left toward Carstairs/Olds. 4.9 km
4. → Turn right toward Red Deer/Calgary/Acme. 14.1 km
5. ← Turn left onto Highway 791/791. 3.2 km
6. → Turn right onto Highway 575/575. Continue on 575. 40.8 km
7. ← Turn left onto Range Road 240/21. Continue on 21. 15.7 km
8. → Turn right onto Township Road 312/27. 376.0 km
9. → Turn right onto Highway 4/4. 4.9 km
10. ← Turn left onto 15. 66.8 km
11. → Turn right onto Saskatchewan Avenue/15. Continue on 15. 55.8 km
12. • Bear right onto 11/Louis Riel Trail. 163.9 km
13. • Keep right to stay on 11 toward Moose Jaw/Winnipeg. 39.0 km
14. • Take exit 237 onto 33/Arcola Avenue toward Francis. 811 m
15. • Keep right to take 33 South toward Francis. 54.7 km
16. ← Turn left toward Francis/Qu'Appelle. 187 m
17. → Turn right onto Railway Avenue. 309 m
18. ← Turn left onto Main Street. 57 m
19. → Turn right. 50 m
20. ← Turn left. 167 m
21. Show all 20 steps ↓

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Estimate trip cost: Crossfield – Francis

Indicative estimates based on ~824 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 Crossfield to Francis

The straight-line distance between Crossfield (Alberta) and Francis (Saskatchewan) is about 729.5 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: Crossfield – Francis

The journey from Crossfield to Francis covers roughly 824 km on the road, equal to 729.5 km straight line. The trip connects Alberta to Saskatchewan 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 Crossfield (Alberta) — coordinates 51.4333° N, -114.0330° E. The destination is Francis (Saskatchewan), at 50.1017° N, -103.8660° E.

Practical tips for the Crossfield – 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 824 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 Crossfield – Francis route

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Routes with intermediate stops: Crossfield → Cabri · Crossfield → Leader · Crossfield → Eston

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