Route from Morrin to Francis

Distance from Morrin to Francis

The straight-line distance between Morrin and Francis is 647.5 km. The estimated road distance by car is around 732 km, with an indicative drive time of 8 h 8 min.

Trip cost and route type: Morrin – Francis

Driving directions from Morrin to Francis

The map shows the locations of Morrin (A) and Francis (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 Morrin to Francis

Real distance: 733.5 km  ·  Estimated time: 8 h 26 min

1. • Drive southeast. 22 m
2. → Turn right onto 1 Street South. 51 m
3. → Turn right onto 2 Avenue South. 175 m
4. ← Turn left onto Main Street. 116 m
5. ← Turn left onto Range Road 203. 1.1 km
6. ← Turn left onto Township Road 312/27. 342.4 km
7. → Turn right onto Highway 4/4. 4.9 km
8. ← Turn left onto 15. 66.8 km
9. → Turn right onto Saskatchewan Avenue/15. Continue on 15. 55.8 km
10. • Bear right onto 11/Louis Riel Trail. 163.9 km
11. • Keep right to stay on 11 toward Moose Jaw/Winnipeg. 39.0 km
12. • Take exit 237 onto 33/Arcola Avenue toward Francis. 811 m
13. • Keep right to take 33 South toward Francis. 54.7 km
14. ← Turn left toward Francis/Qu'Appelle. 187 m
15. → Turn right onto Railway Avenue. 309 m
16. ← Turn left onto Main Street. 57 m
17. → Turn right. 50 m
18. ← Turn left. 167 m
19. Show all 18 steps ↓

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Estimate trip cost: Morrin – Francis

Indicative estimates based on ~732 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 Morrin to Francis

The straight-line distance between Morrin (Alberta) and Francis (Saskatchewan) is about 647.5 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: Morrin – Francis

How far is Morrin from Francis? The road estimate is around 732 km, with an indicative drive time of 8 h 8 min. The route connects Alberta to Saskatchewan — 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 Morrin (Alberta) — coordinates 51.6583° N, -112.7660° E. The destination is Francis (Saskatchewan), at 50.1017° N, -103.8660° E.

Practical tips for the Morrin – Francis 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 Francis in Saskatchewan, prairie to the south and boreal forest, lakes, and Shield country to the north. The route also passes near Kyle (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 732 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 Morrin – Francis route

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Routes with intermediate stops: Morrin → Kyle · Morrin → Cabri · Morrin → Eston

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