Route from High River to Tsawwassen

Distance from High River to Tsawwassen

The straight-line distance between High River and Tsawwassen is 683.1 km. The estimated road distance by car is around 772 km, with an indicative drive time of 8 h 35 min.

Trip cost and route type: High River – Tsawwassen

Driving directions from High River to Tsawwassen

The map shows the locations of High River (A) and Tsawwassen (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 High River to Tsawwassen

Real distance: 1,049.0 km  ·  Estimated time: 13 h 48 min

1. • Drive southeast. 32 m
2. ← Turn left onto MacLeod Trail SW. 230 m
3. ← Turn left onto Centre Street S. 1.3 km
4. ← Turn left onto High Country Drive NW. 469 m
5. → Turn right onto 7 Street NW. 708 m
6. ← Turn left onto Centre Street N. 17.2 km
7. → Turn right onto Southridge Drive/2A. Continue on 2A. 2.8 km
8. ← Turn left onto Elizabeth Street/549. Continue on 549. 6.2 km
9. ← Turn left onto Highway 549/549. 19.5 km
10. → Turn right onto Cowboy Trail/22. Continue on 22. 13.0 km
11. ← Turn left onto Highway 22 West/22. 19.6 km
12. → Turn right onto Range Road 50/22. 3.4 km
13. • Bear right onto Highway 22/22. Continue on 22. 10.7 km
14. ↺ Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit toward 22 North/Cochrane. 7.2 km
15. ← Take the 1 West ramp on the left toward Canmore/Banff. 78.3 km
16. • Keep right to stay on Trans-Canada Highway. 815.8 km
17. • Take exit 66 onto 10 West toward 232 St. 383 m
18. • Keep right to take 10 toward 232 Street/Langley. 195 m
19. • Keep left toward 232 Street North/72nd Avenue East. 40 m
20. ↺ Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit toward 232 Street South/Hope. 3.3 km
21. ← Turn left onto 10/Glover Road. 3.6 km
22. • Take the 10 exit. 10.1 km
23. ← Turn left onto 160 Street. 551 m
24. → Turn right onto Colebrook Road. 2.9 km
25. ← Turn left onto King George Boulevard Frontage West. 408 m
26. • Bear left toward Seattle/White Rock/Vancouver. 50 m
27. • Bear right onto King George Boulevard. 1.9 km
28. → Take the 99 North ramp toward Vancouver. 14.9 km
29. • Keep right to take exit 26 onto 17 West toward Tsawwassen. 657 m
30. • Keep right to take 17 West toward Tsawwassen. 11.0 km
31. → Turn right onto Tsawwassen Drive. 1.5 km
32. → Turn right. 48 m
33. Show all 32 steps ↓

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Estimate trip cost: High River – Tsawwassen

Indicative estimates based on ~772 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 High River to Tsawwassen

The straight-line distance between High River (Alberta) and Tsawwassen (British Columbia) is about 683.1 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: High River – Tsawwassen

Planning a trip from High River to Tsawwassen means budgeting around 772 km on the road and an indicative drive time of 8 h 35 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 High River (Alberta) — coordinates 50.5808° N, -113.8740° E. The destination is Tsawwassen (British Columbia), at 49.0436° N, -123.0990° E.

Practical tips for the High River – Tsawwassen 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 Tsawwassen in British Columbia, mountainous, with the Coast Mountains, the Rockies, and a long Pacific coastline. The route also passes near Lumby (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 772 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 High River – Tsawwassen route

These cities are near the direct route between High River and Tsawwassen. They may be useful as a stopover or alternate destination.

Routes with intermediate stops: High River → Lumby · High River → Coldstream · High River → Kelowna

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