Route from Stavely to Kelowna

Distance from Stavely to Kelowna

The straight-line distance between Stavely and Kelowna is 418.9 km. The estimated road distance by car is around 473 km, with an indicative drive time of 5 h 16 min.

Trip cost and route type: Stavely – Kelowna

Driving directions from Stavely to Kelowna

The map shows the locations of Stavely (A) and Kelowna (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 Stavely to Kelowna

Real distance: 744.8 km  ·  Estimated time: 9 h 57 min

1. • Drive south on 52 Street. 15 m
2. → Turn right onto Township Road 142. 130 m
3. → Turn right onto 2. 64.4 km
4. • Take exit 209 onto 7 West toward Okotoks. 738 m
5. • Keep left to take 7 West toward Okotoks. 195 m
6. ← Turn left onto 7. 1.0 km
7. → Turn right onto 2A/7. 5.9 km
8. → Turn right onto Southridge Drive/2A. Continue on 2A. 2.8 km
9. ← Turn left onto Elizabeth Street/549. Continue on 549. 6.2 km
10. ← Turn left onto Highway 549/549. 19.5 km
11. → Turn right onto Cowboy Trail/22. Continue on 22. 13.0 km
12. ← Turn left onto Highway 22 West/22. 19.6 km
13. → Turn right onto Range Road 50/22. 3.4 km
14. • Bear right onto Highway 22/22. Continue on 22. 10.7 km
15. ↺ Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit toward 22 North/Cochrane. 7.2 km
16. ← Take the 1 West ramp on the left toward Canmore/Banff. 78.3 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. 53 m
22. ↺ Exit the roundabout onto BC 97A/Vernon-Sicamous Highway. Continue on BC 97A. 64.6 km
23. • Take the 97 North exit toward Kamloops. 375 m
24. • Keep right to take BC 97 North. 5.5 km
25. ← Turn left onto Westside Road. 65.3 km
26. ↺ Exit the roundabout onto BC 97 North. 3.7 km
27. ← Turn left onto Abbott Street. 284 m
28. • Bear right onto Bernard Avenue. 212 m
29. ← Turn left onto Water Street. 289 m
30. ↺ Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Doyle Avenue. 38 m
31. → Turn right. 91 m
32. Show all 31 steps ↓

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Estimate trip cost: Stavely – Kelowna

Indicative estimates based on ~473 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 Stavely to Kelowna

The straight-line distance between Stavely (Alberta) and Kelowna (British Columbia) is about 418.9 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: Stavely – Kelowna

From Stavely to Kelowna the estimated road distance is roughly 473 km (418.9 km straight line). The trip connects Alberta to British Columbia and is a long route (over 300 km). Plan multiple breaks and check highway traffic, weather, and fuel availability — particularly in remote sections. The live planner provides turn-by-turn instructions, indicative arrival time, and a fuel-or-electricity cost estimate.

The trip starts at Stavely (Alberta) — coordinates 50.1650° N, -113.6460° E. The destination is Kelowna (British Columbia), at 49.8881° N, -119.4960° E.

Practical tips for the Stavely – Kelowna 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 Kelowna in British Columbia, mountainous, with the Coast Mountains, the Rockies, and a long Pacific coastline. The route also passes near Kaslo (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 473 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 Stavely – Kelowna route

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

Routes with intermediate stops: Stavely → Kaslo · Stavely → Riondel · Stavely → Invermere

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