Route from Hillcrest to Keewatin

Distance from Hillcrest to Keewatin

The straight-line distance between Hillcrest and Keewatin is 1422.9 km. The estimated road distance by car is around 1608 km, with an indicative drive time of 17 h 52 min.

Trip cost and route type: Hillcrest – Keewatin

Driving directions from Hillcrest to Keewatin

The map shows the locations of Hillcrest (A) and Keewatin (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 Hillcrest to Keewatin

Real distance: 1,563.3 km  ·  Estimated time: 19 h 19 min

1. • Drive south on 9 Avenue. 52 m
2. ← Turn left onto 232 Street. 4.2 km
3. → Turn right onto 3/Crowsnest Highway. Continue on Crowsnest Highway. 19.8 km
4. ↑ Keep straight to take 3. 60.4 km
5. • Keep left to stay on 3. 214.7 km
6. ← Turn left onto 4 Avenue Southeast/41A. 230 m
7. → Turn right onto 1 Street Southeast/41A. 765 m
8. → Turn right onto Maple Avenue Southeast/41A. 786 m
9. → Turn right onto Prince Street Southeast/41A. 90 m
10. ← Turn left onto North Railway Street Southeast/41A. Continue on 41A. 11.0 km
11. → Turn right onto Buffalo Trail/41. 7.0 km
12. ← Turn left toward Havre/Swift Current. 436.1 km
13. • Keep right to take 1 toward Winnipeg/Saskatoon. 574.9 km
14. • Take exit 318A onto PTH 100 East/Perimeter Highway toward Kenora. 39.3 km
15. • Take exit 1B onto 1 East toward Kenora. 187.9 km
16. → Turn right onto Darlington Drive. 3.9 km
17. → Turn right onto Spruce Street. 193 m
18. → Turn right onto Nelson Street. 193 m
19. Show all 18 steps ↓

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Estimate trip cost: Hillcrest – Keewatin

Indicative estimates based on ~1608 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 Hillcrest to Keewatin

The straight-line distance between Hillcrest (Alberta) and Keewatin (Ontario) is about 1422.9 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: Hillcrest – Keewatin

How far is Hillcrest from Keewatin? The road estimate is around 1608 km, with an indicative drive time of 17 h 52 min. The route connects Alberta to Ontario — a long route (over 300 km). Plan multiple breaks and check highway traffic, weather, and fuel availability — particularly in remote sections. Verify the track with the live planner for current instructions.

The trip starts at Hillcrest (Alberta) — coordinates 49.5683° N, -114.3770° E. The destination is Keewatin (Ontario), at 49.7667° N, -94.5500° E.

Practical tips for the Hillcrest – Keewatin 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 Keewatin in Ontario, Great Lakes shoreline in the south, Canadian Shield forests across the north. The route also passes near Pangman (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 1608 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 Hillcrest – Keewatin route

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Routes with intermediate stops: Hillcrest → Pangman · Hillcrest → Radville · Hillcrest → Lang

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