Route from Abbotsford to Medicine Hat

Distance from Abbotsford to Medicine Hat

The straight-line distance between Abbotsford and Medicine Hat is 846.1 km. The estimated road distance by car is around 956 km, with an indicative drive time of 10 h 37 min.

Trip cost and route type: Abbotsford – Medicine Hat

Driving directions from Abbotsford to Medicine Hat

The map shows the locations of Abbotsford (A) and Medicine Hat (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 Abbotsford to Medicine Hat

Real distance: 1,208.1 km  ·  Estimated time: 15 h 11 min

1. • Drive east. 129 m
2. → Turn right onto Gladwin Road. 720 m
3. ← Turn left onto Emerson Street. 810 m
4. ← Turn left onto Marshall Road. 1.8 km
5. → Turn right toward McCallum Road. 460 m
6. ↺ Enter McCallum Road Northern Roundabout and take the 2nd exit toward McCallum Rd (SOUTH). 153 m
7. ↺ Enter McCallum Road Southern Roundabout and take the 4th exit. 108 m
8. ↺ Exit the roundabout onto TCH 1. 86.5 km
9. • Keep left to take Coquihalla Highway toward Merritt/Kelowna/Kamloops. 192.8 km
10. • Keep left toward Thru Traffic. 4.0 km
11. • Keep left to stay on TCH 1/Trans-Canada Highway. 26.0 km
12. • Keep left to stay on Trans-Canada Highway. 560.2 km
13. • Take exit 161 onto 22 toward Bragg Creek. 285 m
14. • Keep right to take 22 South toward Bragg Creek. 6.9 km
15. ↺ Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit toward 22 South/Bragg Creek. 14.1 km
16. ← Turn left onto Highway 22 West/22. 40.9 km
17. • Keep left to take 201/Stoney Trail SE. 5.4 km
18. • Keep right to take 22X. 67.3 km
19. → Turn right onto 1/Trans-Canada Highway. 195.2 km
20. • Take the exit on the left. 185 m
21. • Bear left onto 1 Street Southwest. 1.9 km
22. → Turn right onto Division Avenue South. 6 m
23. ← Turn left onto 1 Street Southeast. 446 m
24. ← Turn left onto 6 Avenue Southeast. 31 m
25. Show all 24 steps ↓

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

Estimate trip cost: Abbotsford – Medicine Hat

Indicative estimates based on ~956 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 Abbotsford to Medicine Hat

The straight-line distance between Abbotsford (British Columbia) and Medicine Hat (Alberta) is about 846.1 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: Abbotsford – Medicine Hat

From Abbotsford to Medicine Hat the estimated road distance is roughly 956 km (846.1 km straight line). The trip connects British Columbia to Alberta 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 Abbotsford (British Columbia) — coordinates 49.0500° N, -122.3170° E. The destination is Medicine Hat (Alberta), at 50.0417° N, -110.6770° E.

Practical tips for the Abbotsford – Medicine Hat drive

Terrain along the way

The route starts in British Columbia — a province mountainous, with the Coast Mountains, the Rockies, and a long Pacific coastline — and reaches Medicine Hat in Alberta, prairie in the south rising into the Canadian Rockies in the west. The route also passes near Riondel (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 956 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 Abbotsford – Medicine Hat route

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

Routes with intermediate stops: Abbotsford → Riondel · Abbotsford → Kaslo · Abbotsford → Creston

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