Route from Bralorne to Picture Butte

Distance from Bralorne to Picture Butte

The straight-line distance between Bralorne and Picture Butte is 718.7 km. The estimated road distance by car is around 812 km, with an indicative drive time of 9 h 1 min.

Trip cost and route type: Bralorne – Picture Butte

Driving directions from Bralorne to Picture Butte

The map shows the locations of Bralorne (A) and Picture Butte (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 Bralorne to Picture Butte

Real distance: 1,111.5 km  ·  Estimated time: 15 h 34 min

1. • Drive west on Bralorne Road. 12.4 km
2. → Turn right onto Carpenter Lake Road. 102.5 km
3. → Turn right onto Main Street. 2.0 km
4. ← Turn left onto Seton Lake Road. 798 m
5. ← Turn left toward Lytton/Cache Creek. 1.2 km
6. ← Turn left onto Pavilion-Clinton Road/BC 99. 74.5 km
7. → Turn right toward Cache Creek/Kamloops. 11.1 km
8. • Make a sharp left onto TCH 1/BC 97/Trans-Canada Highway. Continue on TCH 1/Trans-Canada Highway. 72.1 km
9. ↑ Stay straight to take the TCH 1 ramp. 7.3 km
10. • Keep left to stay on TCH 1/BC 97 South/Trans-Canada Highway 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. 36.0 km
17. • Take exit 5 onto Macleod Trail toward City Centre. 657 m
18. • Keep right to take Macleod Trail toward Lethbridge. 10.7 km
19. • Bear right onto 2. 113.9 km
20. ← Turn left onto 519. 31.6 km
21. ↺ Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit toward 519 East/Nobleford/ Picture Butte. 17.7 km
22. ← Turn left onto 25/519. 3.6 km
23. → Turn right onto Rogers Avenue South/519/843. Continue on 519/843. 790 m
24. ← Turn left onto 4 Street S. 13 m
25. Show all 24 steps ↓

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Estimate trip cost: Bralorne – Picture Butte

Indicative estimates based on ~812 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 Bralorne to Picture Butte

The straight-line distance between Bralorne (British Columbia) and Picture Butte (Alberta) is about 718.7 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: Bralorne – Picture Butte

How far is Bralorne from Picture Butte? The road estimate is around 812 km, with an indicative drive time of 9 h 1 min. The route connects British Columbia to Alberta — a long route (over 300 km). Plan multiple breaks and check highway traffic, weather, and fuel availability — particularly in remote sections. Verify the track with the live planner for current instructions.

The trip starts at Bralorne (British Columbia) — coordinates 50.7746° N, -122.8130° E. The destination is Picture Butte (Alberta), at 49.8731° N, -112.7800° E.

Practical tips for the Bralorne – Picture Butte 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 Picture Butte in Alberta, prairie in the south rising into the Canadian Rockies in the west. The route also passes near New Denver (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 812 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: Bralorne → New Denver · Bralorne → Silverton · Bralorne → Slocan

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