Route from Namaka to Lumby

Distance from Namaka to Lumby

The straight-line distance between Namaka and Lumby is 408.2 km. The estimated road distance by car is around 461 km, with an indicative drive time of 5 h 8 min.

Trip cost and route type: Namaka – Lumby

Driving directions from Namaka to Lumby

The map shows the locations of Namaka (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 Namaka to Lumby

Real distance: 681.4 km  ·  Estimated time: 9 h 12 min

1. • Drive southeast on 1 Avenue. 430 m
2. ← Turn left onto Range Road 243. 9.1 km
3. → Turn right onto 1/Trans-Canada Highway. 1.6 km
4. ← Turn left onto Range Road 242/21. 13.0 km
5. ← Turn left onto Township Road 254/564. 29.2 km
6. → Turn right onto 9/Range Road 272. 6.5 km
7. ← Turn left onto Township Road 262/566. Continue on Township Road 262. 24.1 km
8. ↺ Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit toward 566 West. 10.2 km
9. → Turn right onto Symons Valley Road/772. 5.9 km
10. ← Turn left onto Big Hill Springs Road/567. Continue on 567. 21.3 km
11. ← Turn left onto Range Road 42/22. Continue on 22. 8.0 km
12. • Take the exit. 473 m
13. ↺ Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Highway 1A/1A. 8 m
14. ↺ Exit the roundabout onto Highway 1A/1A. Continue on 1A. 27.9 km
15. ← Turn left onto Mînî Thnî Road/133X. 3.7 km
16. → Turn right to take the 1 ramp. 49.0 km
17. • Keep right to stay on Trans-Canada Highway. 219.6 km
18. • Keep left to take 1/Trans-Canada Highway. 150.7 km
19. • Take the exit on the left. 117 m
20. ← Turn left onto BC 97A/Highway 97A/Vernon-Sicamous Highway. Continue on BC 97A/Vernon-Sicamous Highway. 123 m
21. ↺ Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto BC 97A/Vernon-Sicamous Highway. 70.5 km
22. • Take the 27th Street/Route 6 exit toward Lumby. 645 m
23. • Keep left at the fork. 3.5 km
24. ← Turn left onto Highway 6/BC 6. Continue on BC 6. 24.8 km
25. ← Turn left toward Mabel Lake (South End). 225 m
26. Show all 25 steps ↓

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Estimate trip cost: Namaka – Lumby

Indicative estimates based on ~461 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 Namaka to Lumby

The straight-line distance between Namaka (Alberta) and Lumby (British Columbia) is about 408.2 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: Namaka – Lumby

Driving directions from Namaka to Lumby: estimated road distance 461 km, indicative time about 5 h 8 min by car. The route connects Alberta to British Columbia — 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 with turn-by-turn directions.

The trip starts at Namaka (Alberta) — coordinates 50.9576° N, -113.2890° E. The destination is Lumby (British Columbia), at 50.2494° N, -118.9660° E.

Practical tips for the Namaka – 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 Wilmer (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 461 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 Namaka – Lumby route

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Routes with intermediate stops: Namaka → Wilmer · Namaka → Lake Windermere · Namaka → Invermere

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