Route from Lousana to Lumby

Distance from Lousana to Lumby

The straight-line distance between Lousana and Lumby is 452.6 km. The estimated road distance by car is around 511 km, with an indicative drive time of 5 h 41 min.

Trip cost and route type: Lousana – Lumby

Driving directions from Lousana to Lumby

The map shows the locations of Lousana (A) and Lumby (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 Lousana to Lumby

Real distance: 743.1 km  ·  Estimated time: 9 h 37 min

1. • Drive north on 11 Street. 120 m
2. ← Turn left onto 20 Avenue. 3.6 km
3. ← Turn left onto Highway 21/21. Continue on 21. 67.5 km
4. → Turn right onto Township Road 294/575. Continue on 575. 40.8 km
5. ← Turn left onto Highway 791/791. 3.2 km
6. → Turn right onto Township Road 292/292. Continue on Township Road 292. 44.7 km
7. ← Turn left onto Highway 22/22. Continue on 22. 30.9 km
8. • Take the exit. 473 m
9. ↺ Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Highway 1A/1A. 8 m
10. ↺ Exit the roundabout onto Highway 1A/1A. Continue on 1A. 27.9 km
11. ← Turn left onto Mînî Thnî Road/133X. 3.7 km
12. → Turn right to take the 1 ramp. 49.0 km
13. • Keep right to stay on Trans-Canada Highway. 219.6 km
14. • Keep left to take 1/Trans-Canada Highway. 150.7 km
15. • Take the exit on the left. 117 m
16. ← Turn left onto BC 97A/Highway 97A/Vernon-Sicamous Highway. Continue on BC 97A/Vernon-Sicamous Highway. 124 m
17. ↺ Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto BC 97A/Vernon-Sicamous Highway. 70.5 km
18. • Take the 27th Street/Route 6 exit toward Lumby. 645 m
19. • Keep left at the fork. 3.5 km
20. ← Turn left onto Highway 6/BC 6. Continue on BC 6. 24.8 km
21. ← Turn left toward Mabel Lake (South End). 168 m
22. Show all 21 steps ↓

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Estimate trip cost: Lousana – Lumby

Indicative estimates based on ~511 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 Lousana to Lumby

The straight-line distance between Lousana (Alberta) and Lumby (British Columbia) is about 452.6 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: Lousana – Lumby

From Lousana to Lumby the estimated road distance is roughly 511 km (452.6 km straight line). The trip connects Alberta to British Columbia and is a long route (over 300 km). Plan multiple breaks and check highway traffic, weather, and fuel availability — particularly in remote sections. The live planner provides turn-by-turn instructions, indicative arrival time, and a fuel-or-electricity cost estimate.

The trip starts at Lousana (Alberta) — coordinates 52.1128° N, -113.1900° E. The destination is Lumby (British Columbia), at 50.2494° N, -118.9660° E.

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

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 511 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 Lousana – Lumby route

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

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