Route from Lake Country to Campbell River

Distance from Lake Country to Campbell River

The straight-line distance between Lake Country and Campbell River is 416.4 km. The estimated road distance by car is around 471 km, with an indicative drive time of 5 h 14 min.

Trip cost and route type: Lake Country – Campbell River

Driving directions from Lake Country to Campbell River

The map shows the locations of Lake Country (A) and Campbell River (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 Lake Country to Campbell River

Real distance: 660.1 km  ·  Estimated time: 11 h 42 min

1. • Drive southwest on Lake Hill Drive. 2.7 km
2. ↺ Enter the roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto Oceola Road. 1.1 km
3. → Turn right onto BC 97 South/Okanagan Highway. Continue on BC 97 South. 3.9 km
4. → Turn right onto Glenmore Road. 592 m
5. • Bear right onto Glenmore Road North. 10.3 km
6. • Bear right onto Glenmore Road. 3.5 km
7. → Turn right onto High Road. 1.0 km
8. ← Turn left onto Clifton Road. 623 m
9. → Turn right onto Clement Avenue. 2.7 km
10. ↺ Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Water Street. 185 m
11. ↺ Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Queensway. 179 m
12. → Turn right onto Bernard Avenue. 117 m
13. • Bear left onto Abbott Street. 211 m
14. • Bear right toward 97/Harvey Avenue. 16.5 km
15. • Take the 97C West exit toward Merritt/Kamloops/Hope. 105.8 km
16. ← Turn left to take the 5 South ramp toward Vancouver. 220.0 km
17. • Take exit 66 onto 10 West toward 232 St. 383 m
18. • Keep right to take 10 toward 232 Street/Langley. 195 m
19. • Keep left toward 232 Street North/72nd Avenue East. 40 m
20. ↺ Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit toward 232 Street South/Hope. 3.3 km
21. ← Turn left onto 10/Glover Road. 3.6 km
22. • Take the 10 exit. 23.8 km
23. → Take the 99 North ramp toward Ferries/Vancouver. 4.3 km
24. • Keep right to take exit 26 onto 17 West toward Tsawwassen. 657 m
25. • Keep right to take 17 West toward Tsawwassen. 14.0 km
26. ↑ Stay straight to take the ramp. 578 m
27. ← Turn left to take the ramp. 149 m
28. • Take the Duke Point ↔ Tsawwassen/30 Ferry. 66.6 km
29. • Drive south on 19. 8.2 km
30. • Keep right to take 19 toward Nanaimo/Campbell River. 1.8 km
31. • Keep right to stay on 19 toward Parksville/Campbell River. 159.4 km
32. → Turn right onto 14th Avenue. 1.6 km
33. • Bear left onto 9th Avenue. 677 m
34. ← Turn left onto Dogwood Street. 366 m
35. → Turn right onto 11th Avenue. 174 m
36. → Turn right onto Cedar Street. 100 m
37. Show all 36 steps ↓

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Estimate trip cost: Lake Country – Campbell River

Indicative estimates based on ~471 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 Lake Country to Campbell River

The straight-line distance between Lake Country (British Columbia) and Campbell River (British Columbia) is about 416.4 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: Lake Country – Campbell River

The trip from Lake Country to Campbell River covers about 471 km on the road (416.4 km straight line). Plan multiple breaks and check highway traffic, weather, and fuel availability — particularly in remote sections. The route stays within British Columbia and is classified as a long route (over 300 km). Click "Update route" for the latest track, turns, and fuel-cost estimate.

Practical tips for the Lake Country – Campbell River drive

Terrain along the way

The route stays within British Columbia, mountainous, with the Coast Mountains, the Rockies, and a long Pacific coastline.

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 471 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 Lake Country – Campbell River route

These cities are near the direct route between Lake Country and Campbell River. They may be useful as a stopover or alternate destination.

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