Route from Kaslo to Stirling

Distance from Kaslo to Stirling

The straight-line distance between Kaslo and Stirling is 319.2 km. The estimated road distance by car is around 361 km, with an indicative drive time of 4 h.

Trip cost and route type: Kaslo – Stirling

Driving directions from Kaslo to Stirling

The map shows the locations of Kaslo (A) and Stirling (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 Kaslo to Stirling

Real distance: 637.9 km  ·  Estimated time: 8 h 42 min

1. • Drive southeast on A Avenue/BC 31A. Continue on A Avenue. 545 m
2. → Turn right toward Ainsworth Hot Springs/Kootenay Lake Ferry/Nelson. 67.1 km
3. → Turn right onto Anderson Street/BC 3A. Continue on BC 3A. 1.5 km
4. → Turn right toward Castlegar/Salmo. 41.4 km
5. ← Turn left onto CN 3/BC 6/Crowsnest Highway. Continue on CN 3/Crowsnest Highway. 78.5 km
6. • Bear right toward 21 South/USA Border. 4.0 km
7. ← Turn left onto Erickson Road. 4.2 km
8. → Turn right onto CN 3/Highway 3. Continue on CN 3. 33.2 km
9. ← Turn left onto CN 3/BC 95/Crowsnest Highway. 264.1 km
10. ↑ Keep straight to take 3. 60.4 km
11. • Keep left to stay on 3. 50.8 km
12. • Take the exit. 285 m
13. → Turn right onto 4/43 Street S. 3.4 km
14. ← Turn left onto 4/Red Coat Trail. 25.3 km
15. → Turn right onto Highway 846/846. 47 m
16. ← Turn left onto Highway 846/846. Continue on 846. 2.3 km
17. → Turn right onto 4 Avenue. 21 m
18. Show all 17 steps ↓

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

Estimate trip cost: Kaslo – Stirling

Indicative estimates based on ~361 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 Kaslo to Stirling

The straight-line distance between Kaslo (British Columbia) and Stirling (Alberta) is about 319.2 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: Kaslo – Stirling

The route from Kaslo to Stirling connects British Columbia to Alberta. The straight-line distance is about 319.2 km, with an estimated road distance of 361 km — a long route (over 300 km). Plan multiple breaks and check highway traffic, weather, and fuel availability — particularly in remote sections. Use the live planner for an up-to-date track, turn-by-turn directions, and a trip-cost estimate.

The trip starts at Kaslo (British Columbia) — coordinates 49.9133° N, -116.9110° E. The destination is Stirling (Alberta), at 49.5022° N, -112.5170° E.

Practical tips for the Kaslo – Stirling 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 Stirling in Alberta, prairie in the south rising into the Canadian Rockies in the west. The route also passes near Coleman (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 361 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 Kaslo – Stirling route

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

Routes with intermediate stops: Kaslo → Coleman · Kaslo → Hillcrest · Kaslo → Bellevue

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