Route from Surrey to Indian Head

Distance from Surrey to Indian Head

The straight-line distance between Surrey and Indian Head is 1379.2 km. The estimated road distance by car is around 1558 km, with an indicative drive time of 17 h 19 min.

Trip cost and route type: Surrey – Indian Head

Driving directions from Surrey to Indian Head

The map shows the locations of Surrey (A) and Indian Head (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 Surrey to Indian Head

Real distance: 1,838.6 km  ·  Estimated time: 22 h 36 min

1. • Drive east on Central Avenue. 97 m
2. ← Turn left onto City Parkway. 165 m
3. → Turn right onto 104 Avenue. 4.9 km
4. ↑ Stay straight to take the ramp toward 104 Avenue West. 126.6 km
5. • Keep left to take Coquihalla Highway toward Merritt/Kelowna/Kamloops. 192.8 km
6. • Keep left toward Thru Traffic. 4.0 km
7. • Keep left to stay on TCH 1/Trans-Canada Highway. 26.0 km
8. • Keep left to stay on Trans-Canada Highway. 530.9 km
9. • Take exit 131 onto North Morley Road. 531 m
10. ← Turn left onto Mînî Thnî Road/133X. 3.9 km
11. → Turn right onto Highway 1A/1A. Continue on 1A. 27.9 km
12. ↺ Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Highway 1A/1A. 425 m
13. ↺ Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit. 72 m
14. ↺ Exit the roundabout onto 22. 67.1 km
15. → Turn right onto Highway 27/27. 86.0 km
16. → Turn right onto Range Road 235/21/27. 16.2 km
17. ← Turn left onto Township Road 312/27. 376.0 km
18. → Turn right onto Highway 4/4. 4.9 km
19. ← Turn left onto 15. 66.8 km
20. → Turn right onto Saskatchewan Avenue/15. Continue on 15. 55.8 km
21. • Bear right onto 11/Louis Riel Trail. 163.9 km
22. • Keep left to take 11A/Louis Riel Trail toward Regina. 5.6 km
23. • Take the Pasqua Street exit. 511 m
24. • Keep left to take Pasqua Street toward Industrial Park. 221 m
25. ← Turn left onto Pasqua Street. 437 m
26. → Turn right onto Armour Road. 6.4 km
27. → Turn right onto Fleet Street. 3.3 km
28. ← Turn left onto McDonald Street/46. Continue on 46. 19.5 km
29. ↺ Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit toward 1/Range Road 2173/Winnipeg. 339 m
30. ↺ Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit. 55 m
31. ↺ Exit the roundabout onto 1/Trans-Canada Highway. 43.8 km
32. ← Turn left toward Highway 56 North/Indian Head/Fort Qu'Appelle. 290 m
33. → Turn right onto North Railway Street. 298 m
34. • Bear left onto Otterloo Street. 645 m
35. Show all 34 steps ↓

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Estimate trip cost: Surrey – Indian Head

Indicative estimates based on ~1558 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 Surrey to Indian Head

The straight-line distance between Surrey (British Columbia) and Indian Head (Saskatchewan) is about 1379.2 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: Surrey – Indian Head

From Surrey to Indian Head the estimated road distance is roughly 1558 km (1379.2 km straight line). The trip connects British Columbia to Saskatchewan and is a long route (over 300 km). Plan multiple breaks and check highway traffic, weather, and fuel availability — particularly in remote sections. The live planner provides turn-by-turn instructions, indicative arrival time, and a fuel-or-electricity cost estimate.

The trip starts at Surrey (British Columbia) — coordinates 49.1900° N, -122.8490° E. The destination is Indian Head (Saskatchewan), at 50.5333° N, -103.6670° E.

Practical tips for the Surrey – Indian Head 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 Indian Head in Saskatchewan, prairie to the south and boreal forest, lakes, and Shield country to the north. The route also passes near Monarch (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 1558 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 Surrey – Indian Head route

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

Routes with intermediate stops: Surrey → Monarch · Surrey → Nobleford · Surrey → Granum

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