Route from Wainwright to Souris

Distance from Wainwright to Souris

The straight-line distance between Wainwright and Souris is 819.4 km. The estimated road distance by car is around 926 km, with an indicative drive time of 10 h 17 min.

Trip cost and route type: Wainwright – Souris

Driving directions from Wainwright to Souris

The map shows the locations of Wainwright (A) and Souris (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 Wainwright to Souris

Real distance: 971.0 km  ·  Estimated time: 11 h 29 min

1. • Drive southeast on 1 Avenue. 2.9 km
2. ← Turn left onto Buffalo Trail/41. 1.6 km
3. → Turn right onto Poundmaker Trail/14. Continue on Poundmaker Trail. 116.1 km
4. → Turn right onto Highway 21/21. 35.7 km
5. ← Turn left onto Highway 14/14. 97.0 km
6. → Turn right onto Highway 4/4/51. Continue on Highway 4/4. 63.3 km
7. ← Turn left onto 15. 66.8 km
8. → Turn right onto Saskatchewan Avenue/15. Continue on 15. 55.8 km
9. • Bear right onto 11/Louis Riel Trail. 163.9 km
10. • Keep left to take 11A/Louis Riel Trail toward Regina. 9.7 km
11. • Take the Ring Road East exit toward 1/6 South. 3.2 km
12. • Take the McDonald Street exit. 456 m
13. ← Turn left onto McDonald Street/46. Continue on 46. 22.2 km
14. ↺ Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit toward 1/Range Road 2173/Winnipeg. 339 m
15. ↺ Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit. 55 m
16. ↺ Exit the roundabout onto 1/Trans-Canada Highway. 297.9 km
17. • Bear right. 211 m
18. • Bear right onto Provincial Trunk Highway 21/PTH 21. 17.9 km
19. ← Turn left onto Red Coat Trail/PTH 2. Continue on PTH 2. 12.3 km
20. → Turn right onto 2nd Street South. 238 m
21. Show all 20 steps ↓

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Estimate trip cost: Wainwright – Souris

Indicative estimates based on ~926 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 Wainwright to Souris

The straight-line distance between Wainwright (Alberta) and Souris (Manitoba) is about 819.4 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: Wainwright – Souris

The route connects Alberta to Manitoba: from Wainwright to Souris you cover roughly 926 km on the road (geometric distance 819.4 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 Wainwright (Alberta) — coordinates 52.8333° N, -110.8670° E. The destination is Souris (Manitoba), at 49.6187° N, -100.2610° E.

Practical tips for the Wainwright – Souris 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 Souris in Manitoba, prairie and lake country, with thousands of lakes and rivers. The route also passes near Imperial (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 926 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 Wainwright – Souris route

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Routes with intermediate stops: Wainwright → Imperial · Wainwright → Davidson · Wainwright → Wee Too Beach

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