Route from Barrière to High Prairie
Interactive map, distance, and indicative drive time for the route from Barrière to High Prairie — with the live planner for up-to-date turn-by-turn directions.
This page provides the map and indicative distance data for the route between Barrière (British Columbia) and High Prairie (Alberta). Use the live planner below to get up-to-date driving directions by car, on foot, or by bicycle.
Distance from Barrière to High Prairie
The straight-line distance between Barrière and High Prairie is 530.9 km. The estimated road distance by car is around 600 km, with an indicative drive time of 6 h 40 min.
Trip cost and route type: Barrière – High Prairie
Driving directions from Barrière to High Prairie
The map shows the locations of Barrière (A) and High Prairie (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 Barrière to High Prairie
Real distance: 869.8 km · Estimated time: 10 h 2 min
- Drive east. 46 m
- Turn right onto Barriere Town Road. 565 m
- Turn right onto Station Road. 268 m
- Turn right onto YH 5/Highway 5. 60.1 km
- Exit the roundabout onto YH 5/Highway 5. Continue on YH 5. 214.9 km
- Bear right onto YH 16/Yellowhead Highway. 298.2 km
- Turn left onto 32. 70.8 km
- Turn left toward Valleyview. 7.7 km
- Bear right toward Swan Hills. 142.2 km
- Turn left onto Northern Woods & Water Route/2. Continue on 2. 73.4 km
- Turn left onto 47 Street. 42 m
Standard car route without avoiding highways. For advanced options (motorcycle, bicycle, transit, avoid tolls) use the live planner above.
Estimate trip cost: Barrière – High Prairie
Indicative estimates based on ~600 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 Barrière to High Prairie
The straight-line distance between Barrière (British Columbia) and High Prairie (Alberta) is about 530.9 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: Barrière – High Prairie
Looking for directions from Barrière to High Prairie? The estimated road distance is 600 km (530.9 km straight line), with an indicative drive time of 6 h 40 min. A long route (over 300 km) that connects British Columbia to Alberta. Plan multiple breaks and check highway traffic, weather, and fuel availability — particularly in remote sections. Choose the transport mode in the live planner to get the detailed track.
The trip starts at Barrière (British Columbia) — coordinates 51.1803° N, -120.1260° E. The destination is High Prairie (Alberta), at 55.4325° N, -116.4860° E.
Practical tips for the Barrière – High Prairie 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 High Prairie in Alberta, prairie in the south rising into the Canadian Rockies in the west. The route also passes near Jasper (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 600 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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Routes with intermediate stops: Barrière → Jasper · Barrière → Hinton · Barrière → Drinnan
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Frequently asked questions: Barrière – High Prairie
What is the straight-line distance between Barrière and High Prairie?
The straight-line distance between Barrière and High Prairie is about 530.9 km. This is the direct geometric distance between the two coordinates, ignoring road geometry.
What is the estimated road distance from Barrière to High Prairie?
The estimated road distance from Barrière to High Prairie is about 600 km — derived by multiplying the straight-line distance by a road-deviation factor (1.13–1.30 based on length). For an up-to-date route, use the live planner.
How long does it take to drive from Barrière to High Prairie?
Indicative drive time from Barrière to High Prairie is about 6 h 40 min, based on an average highway speed of 90 km/h on a mixed motorway/highway profile. Real time depends on traffic, weather, stops, vehicle type, and conditions.
How do I get up-to-date driving directions from Barrière to High Prairie?
Use the live planner on this page: select your transport mode and click "Update route". You'll see the route with turn-by-turn directions, current distance, and estimated time based on up-to-date routing data.
Does the Barrière–High Prairie route involve highway tolls?
CanadaDrivingDirections.com does not provide toll details. Toll roads are limited in Canada — Ontario's 407 ETR, a few Quebec bridges, and the Confederation Bridge to PEI are the main ones. Check the operator's site for current pricing.
How does traffic affect the route from Barrière to High Prairie?
Traffic varies by time of day, season, and weather. The live planner uses up-to-date routing data; for live traffic, use a navigation app before departure — especially in winter when conditions can change rapidly.
Is there an alternative route from Barrière to High Prairie?
A common alternative is going via Jasper or Hinton. Use the live planner to compare routes.
Can I open the Barrière–High Prairie route in Google Maps?
Yes. Click "Open in Google Maps" on this page to view the route in the Google Maps app or browser. You can also open Google Maps directly and enter Barrière as origin and High Prairie as destination.