Route from Smoky Lake to Revelstoke

Distance from Smoky Lake to Revelstoke

The straight-line distance between Smoky Lake and Revelstoke is 519.6 km. The estimated road distance by car is around 587 km, with an indicative drive time of 6 h 31 min.

Trip cost and route type: Smoky Lake – Revelstoke

Driving directions from Smoky Lake to Revelstoke

The map shows the locations of Smoky Lake (A) and Revelstoke (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 Smoky Lake to Revelstoke

Real distance: 838.6 km  ·  Estimated time: 9 h 45 min

1. • Drive west on Highway 28/28. 22.9 km
2. ↺ Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit toward 28 West/Edmonton. 52.6 km
3. • Take the 28 South/97 Street exit toward Edmonton/St. Albert. 24.9 km
4. → Turn right onto Highway 37/37. Continue on Highway 37. 21.0 km
5. ↺ Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit toward 37 West/Onoway. 28.5 km
6. ← Turn left onto Range Road 23. 1.0 km
7. ← Turn left toward Edmonton. 15.2 km
8. • Keep right to take 16 West toward Jasper. 50.9 km
9. • Take exit 289 onto 16A West/ 22 South toward Entwistle/ Drayton Valley. 660 m
10. ← Turn left onto Highway 22/22. 55.2 km
11. • Bear right toward Rocky Mountain House. 91.5 km
12. • Make a right U-turn onto 11. 174.2 km
13. ← Turn left onto Icefields Parkway/Promenade des Glaciers/93. 75.8 km
14. • Take the 1 exit. 144.6 km
15. • Keep left to take 1/Trans-Canada Highway. 76.1 km
16. ← Turn left onto Townley Street. 2.1 km
17. ↺ Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Victoria Street East. 217 m
18. ← Turn left onto 2nd Street East. 343 m
19. Show all 18 steps ↓

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Estimate trip cost: Smoky Lake – Revelstoke

Indicative estimates based on ~587 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 Smoky Lake to Revelstoke

The straight-line distance between Smoky Lake (Alberta) and Revelstoke (British Columbia) is about 519.6 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: Smoky Lake – Revelstoke

The trip from Smoky Lake to Revelstoke covers about 587 km on the road (519.6 km straight line). Plan multiple breaks and check highway traffic, weather, and fuel availability — particularly in remote sections. The route connects Alberta to British Columbia and is classified as a long route (over 300 km). Click "Update route" for the latest track, turns, and fuel-cost estimate.

The trip starts at Smoky Lake (Alberta) — coordinates 54.1208° N, -112.4730° E. The destination is Revelstoke (British Columbia), at 50.9981° N, -118.1960° E.

Practical tips for the Smoky Lake – Revelstoke 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 Revelstoke in British Columbia, mountainous, with the Coast Mountains, the Rockies, and a long Pacific coastline. The route also passes near Rocky Mountain House (Alberta).

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 587 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 Smoky Lake – Revelstoke route

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

Routes with intermediate stops: Smoky Lake → Rocky Mountain House · Smoky Lake → Leslieville · Smoky Lake → Caroline

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