Route from Brandon to Irricana

Distance from Brandon to Irricana

The straight-line distance between Brandon and Irricana is 976.8 km. The estimated road distance by car is around 1104 km, with an indicative drive time of 12 h 16 min.

Trip cost and route type: Brandon – Irricana

Driving directions from Brandon to Irricana

The map shows the locations of Brandon (A) and Irricana (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 Brandon to Irricana

Real distance: 1,106.6 km  ·  Estimated time: 12 h 48 min

1. • Drive south on 9th Street. 157 m
2. → Turn right onto Princess Avenue. 845 m
3. → Turn right onto 18th Street/PTH 10. 4.5 km
4. ← Turn left onto PTH 1 West/Trans-Canada Highway/Route Transcanadienne. Continue on Trans-Canada Highway. 336.7 km
5. • Take exit 217 onto 46 toward Regina/Balgonie/Edenwold. 802 m
6. • Keep right to take 46. 22.1 km
7. → Take the Ring Road West ramp. 2.5 km
8. • Take the 6 North exit toward Saskatoon. 504 m
9. • Keep right to take 6 North. 798 m
10. • Take the 11A North exit toward Lumsden/Saskatoon. 172.9 km
11. • Bear left onto Highway 15/15. Continue on 15. 55.9 km
12. ← Turn left onto Mckenzie Street/15. Continue on 15. 66.8 km
13. → Turn right onto Highway 4/4. 4.9 km
14. ← Turn left onto 7/Highway 7. 376.0 km
15. ← Turn left onto Range Road 235/21. Continue on 21. 29.5 km
16. → Turn right toward Calgary. 19.6 km
17. ← Turn left to stay on 9. 9.2 km
18. → Turn right onto 2nd Street. 759 m
19. • Bear right onto Main Street. 115 m
20. ← Turn left onto 1st Avenue. 440 m
21. Show all 20 steps ↓

Standard car route without avoiding highways. For advanced options (motorcycle, bicycle, transit, avoid tolls) use the live planner above.

Estimate trip cost: Brandon – Irricana

Indicative estimates based on ~1104 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 Brandon to Irricana

The straight-line distance between Brandon (Manitoba) and Irricana (Alberta) is about 976.8 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: Brandon – Irricana

The route connects Manitoba to Alberta: from Brandon to Irricana you cover roughly 1104 km on the road (geometric distance 976.8 km). A long route (over 300 km). Plan multiple breaks and check highway traffic, weather, and fuel availability — particularly in remote sections. The live planner calculates the optimal route with step-by-step instructions and trip cost.

The trip starts at Brandon (Manitoba) — coordinates 49.8483° N, -99.9500° E. The destination is Irricana (Alberta), at 51.3189° N, -113.6110° E.

Practical tips for the Brandon – Irricana drive

Terrain along the way

The route starts in Manitoba — a province prairie and lake country, with thousands of lakes and rivers — and reaches Irricana in Alberta, prairie in the south rising into the Canadian Rockies in the west. The route also passes near Herbert (Saskatchewan).

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 1104 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 Brandon – Irricana route

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Routes with intermediate stops: Brandon → Herbert · Brandon → Lucky Lake · Brandon → Beechy

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