Route from Hillcrest to Oxbow

Distance from Hillcrest to Oxbow

The straight-line distance between Hillcrest and Oxbow is 883.3 km. The estimated road distance by car is around 998 km, with an indicative drive time of 11 h 5 min.

Trip cost and route type: Hillcrest – Oxbow

Driving directions from Hillcrest to Oxbow

The map shows the locations of Hillcrest (A) and Oxbow (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 Oxbow

Real distance: 998.1 km  ·  Estimated time: 12 h 27 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. 386.9 km
13. • Take exit 308 onto 39 South toward Weyburn. 431 m
14. • Keep right to take 39 South toward Weyburn. 68.1 km
15. → Turn right onto 6/39/CanAm Highway. 151.1 km
16. ← Turn left onto 39/Highway 39. 13.0 km
17. ← Turn left onto 39/18/Highway 39. 5.7 km
18. ← Turn left onto Highway 18/18. Continue on 18. 50.2 km
19. ← Turn left onto Mona Street. 143 m
20. → Turn right onto Marion Avenue. 643 m
21. ← Turn left onto Main Street. 122 m
22. → Turn right onto Boscurvis Avenue. 389 m
23. Show all 22 steps ↓

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Estimate trip cost: Hillcrest – Oxbow

Indicative estimates based on ~998 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 Oxbow

The straight-line distance between Hillcrest (Alberta) and Oxbow (Saskatchewan) is about 883.3 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 – Oxbow

The route connects Alberta to Saskatchewan: from Hillcrest to Oxbow you cover roughly 998 km on the road (geometric distance 883.3 km). A long route (over 300 km). Plan multiple breaks and check highway traffic, weather, and fuel availability — particularly in remote sections. The live planner calculates the optimal route with step-by-step instructions and trip cost.

The trip starts at Hillcrest (Alberta) — coordinates 49.5683° N, -114.3770° E. The destination is Oxbow (Saskatchewan), at 49.2333° N, -102.1670° E.

Practical tips for the Hillcrest – Oxbow 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 Oxbow in Saskatchewan, prairie to the south and boreal forest, lakes, and Shield country to the north. The route also passes near Shaunavon (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 998 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 – Oxbow route

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