Route from Invermere to Picture Butte
Interactive map, distance, and indicative drive time for the route from Invermere to Picture Butte — 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 Invermere (British Columbia) and Picture Butte (Alberta). Use the live planner below to get up-to-date driving directions by car, on foot, or by bicycle.
Distance from Invermere to Picture Butte
The straight-line distance between Invermere and Picture Butte is 241.9 km. The estimated road distance by car is around 273 km, with an indicative drive time of 3 h 2 min.
Trip cost and route type: Invermere – Picture Butte
Driving directions from Invermere to Picture Butte
The map shows the locations of Invermere (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 Invermere to Picture Butte
Real distance: 424.5 km · Estimated time: 5 h 22 min
- Drive southeast on 7th Avenue. 222 m
- Turn right onto 9th Street. 211 m
- Turn left onto 10th Avenue. 327 m
- Turn right onto 13th Street. 399 m
- Turn left onto 13th Avenue. 25.8 km
- Turn right onto Kootenay-Columbia Highway/BC 93/BC 95. 94.4 km
- Stay straight to take the ramp. 244 m
- Bear right onto CN 3/BC 93 South/Crowsnest Highway. 186.3 km
- Keep straight to take 3. 60.4 km
- Keep left to take 3/Crowsnest Highway. 21.2 km
- Turn left toward 23 North/Monarch/Vulcan. 4.1 km
- Turn left onto Range Road 23-5. 7.7 km
Standard car route without avoiding highways. For advanced options (motorcycle, bicycle, transit, avoid tolls) use the live planner above.
Estimate trip cost: Invermere – Picture Butte
Indicative estimates based on ~273 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 Invermere to Picture Butte
The straight-line distance between Invermere (British Columbia) and Picture Butte (Alberta) is about 241.9 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: Invermere – Picture Butte
Planning a trip from Invermere to Picture Butte means budgeting around 273 km on the road and an indicative drive time of 3 h 2 min by car. The route connects British Columbia to Alberta and falls into a medium-distance route (100–300 km). Plan at least one stop and check fuel before departure.
The trip starts at Invermere (British Columbia) — coordinates 50.5083° N, -116.0300° E. The destination is Picture Butte (Alberta), at 49.8731° N, -112.7800° E.
Practical tips for the Invermere – 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 Longview (Alberta).
When to leave
For a medium-distance trip, leaving before 07:00 or after 10:00 helps you avoid urban congestion. Friday afternoons and Sunday returns often slow the major highways.
Alternatives
For this route of about 273 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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Frequently asked questions: Invermere – Picture Butte
What is the straight-line distance between Invermere and Picture Butte?
The straight-line distance between Invermere and Picture Butte is about 241.9 km. This is the direct geometric distance between the two coordinates, ignoring road geometry.
What is the estimated road distance from Invermere to Picture Butte?
The estimated road distance from Invermere to Picture Butte is about 273 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 Invermere to Picture Butte?
Indicative drive time from Invermere to Picture Butte is about 3 h 2 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 Invermere to Picture Butte?
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 Invermere–Picture Butte 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 Invermere to Picture Butte?
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 Invermere to Picture Butte?
A common alternative is going via Longview. Use the live planner to compare routes.
Can I open the Invermere–Picture Butte 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 Invermere as origin and Picture Butte as destination.