Route from Stirling to Silverton

Distance from Stirling to Silverton

The straight-line distance between Stirling and Silverton is 351.5 km. The estimated road distance by car is around 397 km, with an indicative drive time of 4 h 25 min.

Trip cost and route type: Stirling – Silverton

Driving directions from Stirling to Silverton

The map shows the locations of Stirling (A) and Silverton (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 Stirling to Silverton

Real distance: 656.2 km  ·  Estimated time: 8 h 37 min

1. • Drive east on 4 Avenue. 21 m
2. ← Turn left onto Range Road 194/846. Continue on 846. 2.3 km
3. → Turn right onto Highway 846/846. 100 m
4. ← Turn left onto 4/Red Coat Trail. 25.2 km
5. • Take the exit toward 3/43rd Street North. 3.5 km
6. • Take the exit on the left. 130 m
7. ← Turn left onto 3/Crowsnest Trail. 23.0 km
8. • Keep left to stay on 3 toward Fort Macleod/Crowsnest Pass/Calgary. 88.0 km
9. ↑ Keep straight to take Crowsnest Highway. 264.3 km
10. • Take the 3 West exit toward Creston/Nelson. 33.2 km
11. ← Turn left onto Erickson Road. 4.3 km
12. → Turn right onto Creston-Rykerts Highway/BC 21. 3.9 km
13. ← Turn left onto CN 3/Crowsnest Highway. 78.6 km
14. • Bear left onto CN 3/BC 6/Crowsnest Highway. Continue on CN 3/Crowsnest Highway. 10.3 km
15. • Take the exit toward Castlegar/Grand Fork. 76 m
16. • Bear right onto CN 3/Crowsnest Highway. 25.8 km
17. • Take the 3A North exit toward Nelson. 19.6 km
18. ← Turn left toward Slocan/New Denver/Naksup. 72.8 km
19. ← Turn left onto 2nd Street. 89 m
20. → Turn right onto Hume Street. 86 m
21. Show all 20 steps ↓

Standard car route without avoiding highways. For advanced options (motorcycle, bicycle, transit, avoid tolls) use the live planner above.

Estimate trip cost: Stirling – Silverton

Indicative estimates based on ~397 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 Stirling to Silverton

The straight-line distance between Stirling (Alberta) and Silverton (British Columbia) is about 351.5 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: Stirling – Silverton

The route from Stirling to Silverton connects Alberta to British Columbia. The straight-line distance is about 351.5 km, with an estimated road distance of 397 km — 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, turn-by-turn directions, and a trip-cost estimate.

The trip starts at Stirling (Alberta) — coordinates 49.5022° N, -112.5170° E. The destination is Silverton (British Columbia), at 49.9508° N, -117.3580° E.

Practical tips for the Stirling – Silverton 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 Silverton in British Columbia, mountainous, with the Coast Mountains, the Rockies, and a long Pacific coastline. The route also passes near Fernie (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 397 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 Stirling – Silverton route

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

Routes with intermediate stops: Stirling → Fernie · Stirling → Coleman · Stirling → Hillcrest

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