Route from Rimbey to Indian Head

Distance from Rimbey to Indian Head

The straight-line distance between Rimbey and Indian Head is 764.6 km. The estimated road distance by car is around 864 km, with an indicative drive time of 9 h 36 min.

Trip cost and route type: Rimbey – Indian Head

Driving directions from Rimbey to Indian Head

The map shows the locations of Rimbey (A) and Indian Head (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 Rimbey to Indian Head

Real distance: 924.2 km  ·  Estimated time: 10 h 51 min

1. • Drive north on Simpson Road. 906 m
2. → Turn right onto 50 Avenue/53. 260 m
3. → Turn right onto Highway 20/20. 22.5 km
4. ↺ Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit toward Sylvan Lake. 9.7 km
5. ← Turn left onto Aspelund Road. 19.0 km
6. ↺ Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit toward 597 East/Joffre. 15.5 km
7. → Turn right onto Range Road 255. 9.2 km
8. → Turn right. 48 m
9. → Turn right onto Highway 11/11/David Thompson Highway. 3.3 km
10. ← Turn left onto Highway 808/808. 4.7 km
11. ← Turn left onto Township Road 380/595. 6.5 km
12. → Turn right onto Highway 816/816. 12.0 km
13. ← Turn left onto Highway 42/42. 1.7 km
14. → Turn right onto Highway 816/816. 10.2 km
15. ← Turn left onto Highway 590/590. 16.4 km
16. → Turn right onto Highway 21/21. Continue on 21. 42.0 km
17. ← Turn left onto Township Road 312/27. 376.0 km
18. → Turn right onto Highway 4/4. 4.9 km
19. ← Turn left onto 15. 66.8 km
20. → Turn right onto Saskatchewan Avenue/15. Continue on 15. 55.8 km
21. • Bear right onto 11/Louis Riel Trail. 163.9 km
22. • Keep left to take 11A/Louis Riel Trail toward Regina. 5.6 km
23. • Take the Pasqua Street exit. 511 m
24. • Keep left to take Pasqua Street toward Industrial Park. 221 m
25. ← Turn left onto Pasqua Street. 438 m
26. → Turn right onto Armour Road. 6.4 km
27. → Turn right onto Fleet Street. 3.3 km
28. ← Turn left onto McDonald Street/46. Continue on 46. 19.5 km
29. ↺ Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit toward 1/Range Road 2173/Winnipeg. 339 m
30. ↺ Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit. 55 m
31. ↺ Exit the roundabout onto 1/Trans-Canada Highway. 43.8 km
32. ← Turn left toward Highway 56 North/Indian Head/Fort Qu'Appelle. 437 m
33. → Turn right onto North Railway Street. 298 m
34. • Bear left onto Otterloo Street. 645 m
35. Show all 34 steps ↓

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Estimate trip cost: Rimbey – Indian Head

Indicative estimates based on ~864 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 Rimbey to Indian Head

The straight-line distance between Rimbey (Alberta) and Indian Head (Saskatchewan) is about 764.6 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: Rimbey – Indian Head

The journey from Rimbey to Indian Head covers roughly 864 km on the road, equal to 764.6 km straight line. The trip connects Alberta to Saskatchewan and is classified as a long route (over 300 km). Plan multiple breaks and check highway traffic, weather, and fuel availability — particularly in remote sections. Open the interactive planner for the route map, turns, and a fuel-or-EV cost calculator.

The trip starts at Rimbey (Alberta) — coordinates 52.6333° N, -114.2170° E. The destination is Indian Head (Saskatchewan), at 50.5333° N, -103.6670° E.

Practical tips for the Rimbey – Indian Head 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 Indian Head in Saskatchewan, prairie to the south and boreal forest, lakes, and Shield country to the north. The route also passes near Kindersley (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 864 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 Rimbey – Indian Head route

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Routes with intermediate stops: Rimbey → Kindersley · Rimbey → Plenty · Rimbey → Eston

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