Route from Grande Prairie to Chase
Interactive map, distance, and indicative drive time for the route from Grande Prairie to Chase — 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 Grande Prairie (Alberta) and Chase (British Columbia). Use the live planner below to get up-to-date driving directions by car, on foot, or by bicycle.
Distance from Grande Prairie to Chase
The straight-line distance between Grande Prairie and Chase is 487.5 km. The estimated road distance by car is around 551 km, with an indicative drive time of 6 h 7 min.
Trip cost and route type: Grande Prairie – Chase
Driving directions from Grande Prairie to Chase
The map shows the locations of Grande Prairie (A) and Chase (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 Grande Prairie to Chase
Real distance: 894.1 km · Estimated time: 10 h 38 min
- Drive south on 100 Street. 9 m
- Turn right onto 100 Avenue. 1.4 km
- Turn left onto 108 Street/40. Continue on 40. 20.8 km
- Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit toward 43 South/Grande Cache. 303.1 km
- Turn right onto 16/Yellowhead Highway/Route Yellowhead. 19.8 km
- Keep right to stay on 16/Route Yellowhead toward Through traffic/Automobilistes de Transit. 153.2 km
- Keep left to take YH 5 toward Valemount/Kamloops. 214.9 km
- Enter Yellowhead 5 Highway Sud and take the 2nd exit onto YH 5/Highway 5. 40 m
- Exit the roundabout onto YH 5/Highway 5. Continue on YH 5. 122.9 km
- Keep right toward 1 East/Banff/Vernon. 126 m
- Keep right toward 1 East/Vernon/Banff. 162 m
- Bear right onto Battle Street. 1.0 km
Standard car route without avoiding highways. For advanced options (motorcycle, bicycle, transit, avoid tolls) use the live planner above.
Estimate trip cost: Grande Prairie – Chase
Indicative estimates based on ~551 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 Grande Prairie to Chase
The straight-line distance between Grande Prairie (Alberta) and Chase (British Columbia) is about 487.5 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: Grande Prairie – Chase
Planning a trip from Grande Prairie to Chase means budgeting around 551 km on the road and an indicative drive time of 6 h 7 min by car. The route connects Alberta to British Columbia and falls into a long route (over 300 km). Plan multiple breaks and check highway traffic, weather, and fuel availability — particularly in remote sections.
The trip starts at Grande Prairie (Alberta) — coordinates 55.1708° N, -118.7950° E. The destination is Chase (British Columbia), at 50.8189° N, -119.6840° E.
Practical tips for the Grande Prairie – Chase 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 Chase in British Columbia, mountainous, with the Coast Mountains, the Rockies, and a long Pacific coastline.
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 551 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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Frequently asked questions: Grande Prairie – Chase
What is the straight-line distance between Grande Prairie and Chase?
The straight-line distance between Grande Prairie and Chase is about 487.5 km. This is the direct geometric distance between the two coordinates, ignoring road geometry.
What is the estimated road distance from Grande Prairie to Chase?
The estimated road distance from Grande Prairie to Chase is about 551 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 Grande Prairie to Chase?
Indicative drive time from Grande Prairie to Chase is about 6 h 7 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 Grande Prairie to Chase?
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 Grande Prairie–Chase 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 Grande Prairie to Chase?
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 Grande Prairie to Chase?
For alternative routes, use the live planner: pick between highways, secondary roads, and shorter or scenic options.
Can I open the Grande Prairie–Chase 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 Grande Prairie as origin and Chase as destination.