Route from Medicine Hat to Lucky Lake
Interactive map, distance, and indicative drive time for the route from Medicine Hat to Lucky Lake — with the live planner for up-to-date turn-by-turn directions.
This page provides the map and indicative distance data for the route between Medicine Hat (Alberta) and Lucky Lake (Saskatchewan). Use the live planner below to get up-to-date driving directions by car, on foot, or by bicycle.
Distance from Medicine Hat to Lucky Lake
The straight-line distance between Medicine Hat and Lucky Lake is 271 km. The estimated road distance by car is around 306 km, with an indicative drive time of 3 h 24 min.
Trip cost and route type: Medicine Hat – Lucky Lake
Driving directions from Medicine Hat to Lucky Lake
The map shows the locations of Medicine Hat (A) and Lucky Lake (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 Medicine Hat to Lucky Lake
Real distance: 384.2 km · Estimated time: 4 h 30 min
- Drive southeast on 6 Avenue Southeast. 32 m
- Turn left onto 1 Street Southeast/41A. 233 m
- Bear right onto North Railway Street Southeast. 1.7 km
- Keep right to take 41A. 10.0 km
- Turn right onto Buffalo Trail/41. 7.0 km
- Turn left toward Havre/Swift Current. 207.5 km
- Take the exit toward Central Avenue. 704 m
- Turn left onto Central Avenue North. 41.5 km
- Keep right to take 4. 32.7 km
- Turn right toward Beechy. 61.9 km
- Turn right toward Lucky Lake. 18.3 km
- Turn left onto Highway 646/646. 2.1 km
Standard car route without avoiding highways. For advanced options (motorcycle, bicycle, transit, avoid tolls) use the live planner above.
Estimate trip cost: Medicine Hat – Lucky Lake
Indicative estimates based on ~306 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 Medicine Hat to Lucky Lake
The straight-line distance between Medicine Hat (Alberta) and Lucky Lake (Saskatchewan) is about 271 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: Medicine Hat – Lucky Lake
From Medicine Hat to Lucky Lake the estimated road distance is roughly 306 km (271 km straight line). The trip connects Alberta to Saskatchewan 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 Medicine Hat (Alberta) — coordinates 50.0417° N, -110.6770° E. The destination is Lucky Lake (Saskatchewan), at 50.9980° N, -107.1500° E.
Practical tips for the Medicine Hat – Lucky Lake 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 Lucky Lake in Saskatchewan, prairie to the south and boreal forest, lakes, and Shield country to the north.
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 306 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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Frequently asked questions: Medicine Hat – Lucky Lake
What is the straight-line distance between Medicine Hat and Lucky Lake?
The straight-line distance between Medicine Hat and Lucky Lake is about 271 km. This is the direct geometric distance between the two coordinates, ignoring road geometry.
What is the estimated road distance from Medicine Hat to Lucky Lake?
The estimated road distance from Medicine Hat to Lucky Lake is about 306 km — derived by multiplying the straight-line distance by a road-deviation factor (1.13–1.30 based on length). For an up-to-date route, use the live planner.
How long does it take to drive from Medicine Hat to Lucky Lake?
Indicative drive time from Medicine Hat to Lucky Lake is about 3 h 24 min, based on an average highway speed of 90 km/h on a mixed motorway/highway profile. Real time depends on traffic, weather, stops, vehicle type, and conditions.
How do I get up-to-date driving directions from Medicine Hat to Lucky Lake?
Use the live planner on this page: select your transport mode and click "Update route". You'll see the route with turn-by-turn directions, current distance, and estimated time based on up-to-date routing data.
Does the Medicine Hat–Lucky Lake route involve highway tolls?
CanadaDrivingDirections.com does not provide toll details. Toll roads are limited in Canada — Ontario's 407 ETR, a few Quebec bridges, and the Confederation Bridge to PEI are the main ones. Check the operator's site for current pricing.
How does traffic affect the route from Medicine Hat to Lucky Lake?
Traffic varies by time of day, season, and weather. The live planner uses up-to-date routing data; for live traffic, use a navigation app before departure — especially in winter when conditions can change rapidly.
Is there an alternative route from Medicine Hat to Lucky Lake?
For alternative routes, use the live planner: pick between highways, secondary roads, and shorter or scenic options.
Can I open the Medicine Hat–Lucky Lake route in Google Maps?
Yes. Click "Open in Google Maps" on this page to view the route in the Google Maps app or browser. You can also open Google Maps directly and enter Medicine Hat as origin and Lucky Lake as destination.