Route from Richmond to Coutts

Distance from Richmond to Coutts

The straight-line distance between Richmond and Coutts is 813.9 km. The estimated road distance by car is around 920 km, with an indicative drive time of 10 h 13 min.

Trip cost and route type: Richmond – Coutts

Driving directions from Richmond to Coutts

The map shows the locations of Richmond (A) and Coutts (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 Richmond to Coutts

Real distance: 1,259.5 km  ·  Estimated time: 17 h 18 min

1. • Drive east on Cook Road. 110 m
2. ← Turn left onto Cooney Road. 406 m
3. → Turn right onto Westminster Highway. 3.2 km
4. → Take the 99 South ramp toward USA Border. 7.6 km
5. • Keep left to take BC 99 South/Highway 99. 7.4 km
6. • Take exit 20 toward Ladner Trunk Road/Surrey. 174 m
7. ← Turn left onto Ladner Trunk Road. 24.3 km
8. ← Turn left onto 10/Glover Road. 3.6 km
9. • Take the 10 exit toward Hope. 2.9 km
10. • Bear right onto 10/72 Avenue. 303 m
11. ↑ Stay straight to take the 1 East ramp toward Hope. 110.3 km
12. • Keep right to stay on CN 3/Crowsnest Highway toward Princeton/Osoyoos/Penticton. 192.8 km
13. ← Turn left toward 3 East/Osoyoos/Penticton. 430 m
14. • Take the exit toward Cawston/Nighthawk USA/Osoyoos. 47.2 km
15. → Turn right onto CN 3/Main Street. Continue on CN 3. 245.9 km
16. ← Turn left onto CN 3/Crowsnest Highway. 90.2 km
17. • Take the exit toward Creston/Cranbrook. 224 m
18. • Bear right onto CN 3/Northwest Boulevard. Continue on CN 3. 39.8 km
19. ← Turn left onto CN 3/BC 95/Crowsnest Highway. 264.1 km
20. ↑ Keep straight to take 3. 60.4 km
21. • Keep left to stay on 3. 50.8 km
22. • Take the exit. 284 m
23. → Turn right onto 4/43 Street S. 3.4 km
24. ← Turn left onto 4/Red Coat Trail. 100.2 km
25. • Take exit 397 toward Sweergrass/Rest Area. 366 m
26. → Turn right onto 3rd Avenue/MT 214. 1.2 km
27. → Turn right onto Border Road. 552 m
28. Show all 27 steps ↓

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Estimate trip cost: Richmond – Coutts

Indicative estimates based on ~920 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 Richmond to Coutts

The straight-line distance between Richmond (British Columbia) and Coutts (Alberta) is about 813.9 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: Richmond – Coutts

The trip from Richmond to Coutts covers about 920 km on the road (813.9 km straight line). Plan multiple breaks and check highway traffic, weather, and fuel availability — particularly in remote sections. The route connects British Columbia to Alberta and is classified as a long route (over 300 km). Click "Update route" for the latest track, turns, and fuel-cost estimate.

The trip starts at Richmond (British Columbia) — coordinates 49.1667° N, -123.1330° E. The destination is Coutts (Alberta), at 49.0000° N, -111.9500° E.

Practical tips for the Richmond – Coutts 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 Coutts in Alberta, prairie in the south rising into the Canadian Rockies in the west. The route also passes near Fruitvale (British Columbia).

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 920 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 Richmond – Coutts route

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

Routes with intermediate stops: Richmond → Fruitvale · Richmond → Montrose · Richmond → Trail

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