Route from Ralston to Kenora

Distance from Ralston to Kenora

The straight-line distance between Ralston and Kenora is 1191 km. The estimated road distance by car is around 1346 km, with an indicative drive time of 14 h 57 min.

Trip cost and route type: Ralston – Kenora

Driving directions from Ralston to Kenora

The map shows the locations of Ralston (A) and Kenora (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 Ralston to Kenora

Real distance: 1,303.2 km  ·  Estimated time: 15 h 49 min

1. • Drive south on Pendine Avenue. 18 m
2. → Turn right onto Dugway Drive. 406 m
3. ← Turn left onto Highway 884/884. 3.0 km
4. ← Turn left onto 1/Trans-Canada Highway. Continue on Trans-Canada Highway. 490.5 km
5. • Keep right to take 1 toward Winnipeg/Saskatoon. 29.3 km
6. • Keep left to take Trans-Canada Highway. 545.6 km
7. • Take exit 318A onto PTH 100 East/Perimeter Highway toward Kenora. 39.3 km
8. • Take exit 1B onto 1 East toward Kenora. 180.0 km
9. • Bear right onto 17. 12.8 km
10. ↺ Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Main Street South/17. 267 m
11. ← Turn left onto 1st Street South. 370 m
12. ↺ Enter the roundabout and take the 4th exit onto Park Street. 89 m
13. → Turn right. 64 m
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Standard car route without avoiding highways. For advanced options (motorcycle, bicycle, transit, avoid tolls) use the live planner above.

Estimate trip cost: Ralston – Kenora

Indicative estimates based on ~1346 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 Ralston to Kenora

The straight-line distance between Ralston (Alberta) and Kenora (Ontario) is about 1191 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: Ralston – Kenora

The route connects Alberta to Ontario: from Ralston to Kenora you cover roughly 1346 km on the road (geometric distance 1191 km). A long route (over 300 km). Plan multiple breaks and check highway traffic, weather, and fuel availability — particularly in remote sections. The live planner calculates the optimal route with step-by-step instructions and trip cost.

The trip starts at Ralston (Alberta) — coordinates 50.2474° N, -111.1670° E. The destination is Kenora (Ontario), at 49.7667° N, -94.4833° E.

Practical tips for the Ralston – Kenora 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 Kenora in Ontario, Great Lakes shoreline in the south, Canadian Shield forests across the north. The route also passes near Kipling Station (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 1346 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 Ralston – Kenora route

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

Routes with intermediate stops: Ralston → Kipling Station · Ralston → Kipling · Ralston → Peebles

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