Route from Whitecourt to Sutherland

Distance from Whitecourt to Sutherland

The straight-line distance between Whitecourt and Sutherland is 645.2 km. The estimated road distance by car is around 729 km, with an indicative drive time of 8 h 6 min.

Trip cost and route type: Whitecourt – Sutherland

Driving directions from Whitecourt to Sutherland

The map shows the locations of Whitecourt (A) and Sutherland (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 Whitecourt to Sutherland

Real distance: 709.4 km  ·  Estimated time: 8 h 57 min

1. • Drive west on 51 Avenue. 277 m
2. ← Turn left onto 51 Street. 471 m
3. ← Turn left onto 43. 109.8 km
4. ← Turn left toward Fort Saskatchewan. 85 m
5. → Turn right onto Township Road 550/37. 30.1 km
6. ↺ Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit toward 37 East/Fort Saskatchewan. 26.4 km
7. → Turn right onto 50 Street NW. 6.5 km
8. ← Turn left onto 195 Avenue NW. 3.2 km
9. → Turn right onto 18 Street NW. 46 m
10. → Turn right onto 15/Manning Drive NW. 2.3 km
11. → Take the 216/Anthony Henday Drive ramp. 439 m
12. • Keep left to take 216 East/Anthony Henday Drive East. 20.8 km
13. • Keep right to take exit 66 onto 14 East toward Camrose/Wainwright. 363.1 km
14. ← Turn left onto Highway 4/40/4/40. Continue on 4/40. 3.4 km
15. • Keep right to take 16 East toward Saskatoon/Prince Albert. 134.0 km
16. • Take the Circle Drive exit toward 11 South. 306 m
17. ← Take the Circle Drive ramp on the left toward 11 South. 187 m
18. ← Turn left onto 16/Circle Drive. 5.3 km
19. • Take the 108th Street exit. 456 m
20. ← Turn left onto 108 Street West. 1.0 km
21. → Turn right onto Central Avenue. 215 m
22. → Turn right onto 105th Street East. 57 m
23. ← Turn left. 31 m
24. Show all 23 steps ↓

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Estimate trip cost: Whitecourt – Sutherland

Indicative estimates based on ~729 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 Whitecourt to Sutherland

The straight-line distance between Whitecourt (Alberta) and Sutherland (Saskatchewan) is about 645.2 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: Whitecourt – Sutherland

Planning a trip from Whitecourt to Sutherland means budgeting around 729 km on the road and an indicative drive time of 8 h 6 min by car. The route connects Alberta to Saskatchewan and falls into a long route (over 300 km). Plan multiple breaks and check highway traffic, weather, and fuel availability — particularly in remote sections.

The trip starts at Whitecourt (Alberta) — coordinates 54.1417° N, -115.6830° E. The destination is Sutherland (Saskatchewan), at 52.1333° N, -106.6000° E.

Practical tips for the Whitecourt – Sutherland 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 Sutherland in Saskatchewan, prairie to the south and boreal forest, lakes, and Shield country to the north. The route also passes near Mannville (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 729 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 Whitecourt – Sutherland route

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

Routes with intermediate stops: Whitecourt → Mannville · Whitecourt → Irma · Whitecourt → Vermilion

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