Route from Lake Louise to Summerland

Distance from Lake Louise to Summerland

The straight-line distance between Lake Louise and Summerland is 320.3 km. The estimated road distance by car is around 362 km, with an indicative drive time of 4 h 1 min.

Trip cost and route type: Lake Louise – Summerland

Driving directions from Lake Louise to Summerland

The map shows the locations of Lake Louise (A) and Summerland (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 Lake Louise to Summerland

Real distance: 476.0 km  ·  Estimated time: 6 h 37 min

1. • Drive south on Slate Road. 143 m
2. → Turn right onto 1/93/Trans-Canada Highway/Route Transcanadienne. Continue on 1. 146.2 km
3. • Keep left to take 1/Trans-Canada Highway. 150.7 km
4. • Take the exit on the left. 117 m
5. ← Turn left onto BC 97A/Highway 97A/Vernon-Sicamous Highway. Continue on BC 97A/Vernon-Sicamous Highway. 123 m
6. ↺ Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto BC 97A/Vernon-Sicamous Highway. 53 m
7. ↺ Exit the roundabout onto BC 97A/Vernon-Sicamous Highway. Continue on BC 97A. 64.6 km
8. • Take the 97 North exit toward Kamloops. 375 m
9. • Keep right to take BC 97 North. 5.5 km
10. ← Turn left onto Westside Road. 65.1 km
11. → Turn right to take the 97 South ramp toward West Kelowna. 41.6 km
12. → Turn right onto Rosedale Avenue. 783 m
13. ↺ Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit. 18 m
14. Show all 13 steps ↓

Standard car route without avoiding highways. For advanced options (motorcycle, bicycle, transit, avoid tolls) use the live planner above.

Estimate trip cost: Lake Louise – Summerland

Indicative estimates based on ~362 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 Lake Louise to Summerland

The straight-line distance between Lake Louise (Alberta) and Summerland (British Columbia) is about 320.3 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: Lake Louise – Summerland

The route from Lake Louise to Summerland connects Alberta to British Columbia. The straight-line distance is about 320.3 km, with an estimated road distance of 362 km — a long route (over 300 km). Plan multiple breaks and check highway traffic, weather, and fuel availability — particularly in remote sections. Use the live planner for an up-to-date track, turn-by-turn directions, and a trip-cost estimate.

The trip starts at Lake Louise (Alberta) — coordinates 51.4337° N, -116.1830° E. The destination is Summerland (British Columbia), at 49.6006° N, -119.6780° E.

Practical tips for the Lake Louise – Summerland 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 Summerland in British Columbia, mountainous, with the Coast Mountains, the Rockies, and a long Pacific coastline. The route also passes near Revelstoke (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 362 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 Lake Louise – Summerland route

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Routes with intermediate stops: Lake Louise → Revelstoke

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