Route from Riondel to Shaunavon

Distance from Riondel to Shaunavon

The straight-line distance between Riondel and Shaunavon is 606.9 km. The estimated road distance by car is around 686 km, with an indicative drive time of 7 h 37 min.

Trip cost and route type: Riondel – Shaunavon

Driving directions from Riondel to Shaunavon

The map shows the locations of Riondel (A) and Shaunavon (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 Riondel to Shaunavon

Real distance: 882.6 km  ·  Estimated time: 11 h 52 min

1. • Drive south. 102 m
2. → Turn right onto Hedley Street. 52 m
3. ← Turn left onto Ainsworth Avenue. 450 m
4. ← Turn left onto Fowler Street. 180 m
5. → Turn right onto Riondel Road. 8.9 km
6. ← Turn left onto Highway 3A/BC 3A. 116.7 km
7. ← Turn left onto CN 3/BC 95/Crowsnest Highway. 264.1 km
8. ↑ Keep straight to take 3. 60.4 km
9. • Keep left to stay on 3. 208.4 km
10. → Turn right onto Gershaw Drive Southwest. 2.4 km
11. → Turn right onto Range Road 61A. 3.2 km
12. ← Turn left onto Township Road 120. 13.3 km
13. → Turn right toward Havre/Swift Current. 149.4 km
14. → Turn right toward Highway 37. 1.3 km
15. ← Turn left onto Gull Lake Truck Bypass. 3.2 km
16. → Turn right onto Highway 37/37. Continue on 37. 48.5 km
17. ← Turn left onto 10 Avenue West. 227 m
18. → Turn right onto 4 Street West. 487 m
19. ← Turn left onto 7 Avenue West. 98 m
20. → Turn right onto 1 Street West. 52 m
21. Show all 20 steps ↓

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Estimate trip cost: Riondel – Shaunavon

Indicative estimates based on ~686 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 Riondel to Shaunavon

The straight-line distance between Riondel (British Columbia) and Shaunavon (Saskatchewan) is about 606.9 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: Riondel – Shaunavon

The route from Riondel to Shaunavon connects British Columbia to Saskatchewan. The straight-line distance is about 606.9 km, with an estimated road distance of 686 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 Riondel (British Columbia) — coordinates 49.7646° N, -116.8540° E. The destination is Shaunavon (Saskatchewan), at 49.6510° N, -108.4120° E.

Practical tips for the Riondel – Shaunavon 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 Shaunavon in Saskatchewan, prairie to the south and boreal forest, lakes, and Shield country to the north. The route also passes near Coaldale (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 686 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 Riondel – Shaunavon route

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Routes with intermediate stops: Riondel → Coaldale · Riondel → Fairview · Riondel → Lethbridge

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