Route from Revelstoke to Busby
Interactive map, distance, and indicative drive time for the route from Revelstoke to Busby — 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 Revelstoke (British Columbia) and Busby (Alberta). Use the live planner below to get up-to-date driving directions by car, on foot, or by bicycle.
Distance from Revelstoke to Busby
The straight-line distance between Revelstoke and Busby is 438.6 km. The estimated road distance by car is around 496 km, with an indicative drive time of 5 h 30 min.
Trip cost and route type: Revelstoke – Busby
Driving directions from Revelstoke to Busby
The map shows the locations of Revelstoke (A) and Busby (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 Revelstoke to Busby
Real distance: 878.8 km · Estimated time: 10 h 45 min
- Drive southeast on 2nd Street East. 440 m
- Turn right onto Victoria Street East. 215 m
- Enter the roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto Townley Street. 2.1 km
- Turn right onto 1/Trans-Canada Highway. 142.1 km
- Turn right onto 14th Street North. 504 m
- Turn left onto 10th Avenue North. 105.4 km
- Enter the roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto Banff-Windermere Parkway/BC 93. 103.5 km
- Bear left onto Banff-Windermere Highway/Route Banff-Windermere/93. 538 m
- Turn left to take the 1 ramp. 27.7 km
- Take the 93 exit toward Jasper/Rocky Mountain House. 823 m
- Keep right to stay on Icefields Parkway/Promenade des Glaciers/93. 75.4 km
- Turn right onto David Thompson Highway/11. Continue on 11. 173.9 km
Standard car route without avoiding highways. For advanced options (motorcycle, bicycle, transit, avoid tolls) use the live planner above.
Estimate trip cost: Revelstoke – Busby
Indicative estimates based on ~496 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 Revelstoke to Busby
The straight-line distance between Revelstoke (British Columbia) and Busby (Alberta) is about 438.6 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: Revelstoke – Busby
Planning a trip from Revelstoke to Busby means budgeting around 496 km on the road and an indicative drive time of 5 h 30 min by car. The route connects British Columbia to Alberta and falls into a long route (over 300 km). Plan multiple breaks and check highway traffic, weather, and fuel availability — particularly in remote sections.
The trip starts at Revelstoke (British Columbia) — coordinates 50.9981° N, -118.1960° E. The destination is Busby (Alberta), at 53.9446° N, -113.8880° E.
Practical tips for the Revelstoke – Busby 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 Busby in Alberta, prairie in the south rising into the Canadian Rockies in the west.
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 496 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: Revelstoke – Busby
What is the straight-line distance between Revelstoke and Busby?
The straight-line distance between Revelstoke and Busby is about 438.6 km. This is the direct geometric distance between the two coordinates, ignoring road geometry.
What is the estimated road distance from Revelstoke to Busby?
The estimated road distance from Revelstoke to Busby is about 496 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 Revelstoke to Busby?
Indicative drive time from Revelstoke to Busby is about 5 h 30 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 Revelstoke to Busby?
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 Revelstoke–Busby 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 Revelstoke to Busby?
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 Revelstoke to Busby?
For alternative routes, use the live planner: pick between highways, secondary roads, and shorter or scenic options.
Can I open the Revelstoke–Busby 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 Revelstoke as origin and Busby as destination.