Driving route · Canada

Route from Manitou to Balgonie

Interactive map, distance, and indicative drive time for the route from Manitou to Balgonie — 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 Manitou (Manitoba) and Balgonie (Saskatchewan). Use the live planner below to get up-to-date driving directions by car, on foot, or by bicycle.

Distance from Manitou to Balgonie

The straight-line distance between Manitou and Balgonie is 433.7 km. The estimated road distance by car is around 490 km, with an indicative drive time of 5 h 27 min.

Straight-line distance 433.7 km
Estimated road distance ~490 km
Indicative drive time 5 h 27 min
Note: values are approximate estimates. Road distance is calculated by multiplying the straight-line distance by a road-deviation factor (1.13–1.30 based on length). Drive time assumes ~90 km/h average. Real traffic, tolls, and conditions can vary significantly. Use the live planner for current data.

Trip cost and route type: Manitou – Balgonie

Route type Long

Long route (over 300 km) — plan a break roughly every 2 hours and check highway traffic and weather.

Indicative fuel cost $55–$74

Estimate: ~490 km, 8 L/100 km, $1.65/L. ±15%. Excludes tolls.

Driving directions from Manitou to Balgonie

The map shows the locations of Manitou (A) and Balgonie (B). Use the form below to calculate the up-to-date road route with turn-by-turn directions, real distance, and estimated drive time.

Avoid:

Prefer another app? Open in Google Maps ↗

Driving directions from Manitou to Balgonie

Real distance: 519.7 km  ·  Estimated time: 6 h 18 min

🗓 Calculated on June 3, 2026
  1. Drive southwest on Sixth Street. 78 m
  2. Turn right onto Front Avenue. 872 m
  3. Turn right onto Eleventh Street/PR 244. Continue on PR 244. 15.6 km
  4. Turn left onto Highway 23/PTH 23. Continue on PTH 23. 21.9 km
  5. Turn right onto Provincial Trunk Highway 34/PTH 34. Continue on PTH 34. 65.6 km
  6. Turn left onto PTH 1 West/Trans-Canada Highway/Route Transcanadienne. Continue on Trans-Canada Highway. 411.7 km
  7. Take exit 217 onto 46 toward Regina/Balgonie/Edenwold. 802 m
  8. Keep right to take Highway 46/46. 423 m
  9. Turn right onto 364. 1.3 km
  10. Turn right onto Griffin Road. 109 m
  11. Turn left onto Main Street. 310 m

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

Estimate trip cost: Manitou – Balgonie

Litres estimated
Fuel cost
Toll estimate
Total estimate
Range ±15%

Indicative estimates based on ~490 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

Origin

Manitou

Manitoba · 49.24240, -98.53350

Manitou sits in southern Manitoba on the province's agricultural plains. The town functions as a small rural centre and a waypoint for drivers moving between nearby communities rather than as part of a metropolitan…

Destination

Balgonie

Saskatchewan · 50.48800, -104.26900

Balgonie sits in southeastern Saskatchewan to the east of Regina and appears on regional maps as a small town on the prairie edge of the provincial capital’s area. With roughly 1,756 residents, it functions as a local…

How to drive from Manitou to Balgonie

The straight-line distance between Manitou (Manitoba) and Balgonie (Saskatchewan) is about 433.7 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: Manitou – Balgonie

The trip from Manitou to Balgonie covers about 490 km on the road (433.7 km straight line). Plan multiple breaks and check highway traffic, weather, and fuel availability — particularly in remote sections. The route connects Manitoba to Saskatchewan 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 Manitou (Manitoba) — coordinates 49.2424° N, -98.5335° E. The destination is Balgonie (Saskatchewan), at 50.4880° N, -104.2690° E.

Practical tips for the Manitou – Balgonie drive

Terrain along the way

The route starts in Manitoba — a province prairie and lake country, with thousands of lakes and rivers — and reaches Balgonie in Saskatchewan, prairie to the south and boreal forest, lakes, and Shield country to the north. The route also passes near Virden (Manitoba).

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 490 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.

Explore Balgonie

Full information about Balgonie: interactive map, GPS coordinates, elevation, nearby cities, and routes to and from Balgonie.

Balgonie profile →

Explore Manitou

Full information about Manitou: map, GPS coordinates, and all routes from Manitou to other Canadian cities.

Manitou profile →

Related tools

Cities along the Manitou – Balgonie route

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

Routes with intermediate stops: Manitou → Virden · Manitou → Moosomin · Manitou → Welwyn

Related routes

From Manitou to other cities:

To Balgonie from other cities:

From Balgonie to intermediate cities:

All info about Manitou →  ·  All info about Balgonie →

Popular routes from Manitoba

Most-searched routes from Manitoba, ranked by popularity.

All cities of Manitoba →

Frequently asked questions: Manitou – Balgonie

What is the straight-line distance between Manitou and Balgonie?

The straight-line distance between Manitou and Balgonie is about 433.7 km. This is the direct geometric distance between the two coordinates, ignoring road geometry.

What is the estimated road distance from Manitou to Balgonie?

The estimated road distance from Manitou to Balgonie is about 490 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 Manitou to Balgonie?

Indicative drive time from Manitou to Balgonie is about 5 h 27 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 Manitou to Balgonie?

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 Manitou–Balgonie 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 Manitou to Balgonie?

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 Manitou to Balgonie?

A common alternative is going via Virden or Moosomin. Use the live planner to compare routes.

Can I open the Manitou–Balgonie 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 Manitou as origin and Balgonie as destination.