Route from Quesnel to Wawanesa

Distance from Quesnel to Wawanesa

The straight-line distance between Quesnel and Wawanesa is 1623 km. The estimated road distance by car is around 1834 km, with an indicative drive time of 20 h 23 min.

Trip cost and route type: Quesnel – Wawanesa

Driving directions from Quesnel to Wawanesa

The map shows the locations of Quesnel (A) and Wawanesa (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 Quesnel to Wawanesa

Real distance: 2,096.0 km  ·  Estimated time: 24 h 38 min

1. • Drive north. 89 m
2. ← Turn left onto St. Laurent Avenue. 349 m
3. → Turn right onto BC 97/Front Street. 1.1 km
4. • Bear right onto BC 97 North/Cariboo Highway. Continue on Cariboo Highway. 3.5 km
5. • Bear left onto BC 97/Cariboo Highway. Continue on Cariboo Highway. 102.2 km
6. • Bear right toward Jasper. 10.0 km
7. → Turn right toward 16 East/Jasper. 366.3 km
8. → Turn right onto Icefields Parkway/93. 151.4 km
9. ← Turn left onto David Thompson Highway/11. Continue on 11. 186.1 km
10. → Turn right onto Highway 22/22. 25.1 km
11. ← Turn left onto Highway 54/54/22. Continue on 54. 69.2 km
12. → Take the 2 South ramp toward Calgary. 24.3 km
13. • Take exit 340A onto 27 East toward Torrington/Trochu/Three Hills. 54.5 km
14. → Turn right onto Range Road 235/21/27. 16.2 km
15. ← Turn left onto Township Road 312/27. 376.0 km
16. → Turn right onto Highway 4/4. 4.9 km
17. ← Turn left onto 15. 66.8 km
18. → Turn right onto Saskatchewan Avenue/15. Continue on 15. 55.8 km
19. • Bear right onto 11/Louis Riel Trail. 163.9 km
20. • Keep left to take 11A/Louis Riel Trail toward Regina. 9.7 km
21. • Take the Ring Road East exit toward 1/6 South. 3.2 km
22. • Take the McDonald Street exit. 455 m
23. ← Turn left onto McDonald Street/46. Continue on 46. 22.2 km
24. ↺ Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit toward 1/Range Road 2173/Winnipeg. 338 m
25. ↺ Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit. 55 m
26. ↺ Exit the roundabout onto 1/Trans-Canada Highway. 297.9 km
27. • Bear right. 211 m
28. • Bear right onto Provincial Trunk Highway 21/PTH 21. 17.9 km
29. ← Turn left onto Red Coat Trail/PTH 2. Continue on PTH 2. 36.2 km
30. → Turn right onto John Bracken Highway/PTH 10/PTH 2. 4.3 km
31. ← Turn left onto Red Coat Trail/PTH 2. 21.0 km
32. ← Turn left onto Provincial Road 340/PR 340. 2.4 km
33. ← Turn left onto 2 Street. 87 m
34. Show all 33 steps ↓

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Estimate trip cost: Quesnel – Wawanesa

Indicative estimates based on ~1834 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 Quesnel to Wawanesa

The straight-line distance between Quesnel (British Columbia) and Wawanesa (Manitoba) is about 1623 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: Quesnel – Wawanesa

The journey from Quesnel to Wawanesa covers roughly 1834 km on the road, equal to 1623 km straight line. The trip connects British Columbia to Manitoba and is classified as a long route (over 300 km). Plan multiple breaks and check highway traffic, weather, and fuel availability — particularly in remote sections. Open the interactive planner for the route map, turns, and a fuel-or-EV cost calculator.

The trip starts at Quesnel (British Columbia) — coordinates 52.9784° N, -122.4930° E. The destination is Wawanesa (Manitoba), at 49.5935° N, -99.6813° E.

Practical tips for the Quesnel – Wawanesa 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 Wawanesa in Manitoba, prairie and lake country, with thousands of lakes and rivers. The route also passes near Hanna (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 1834 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 Quesnel – Wawanesa route

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

Routes with intermediate stops: Quesnel → Hanna · Quesnel → Veteran · Quesnel → Consort

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