Route from McCreary to Gibbons

Distance from McCreary to Gibbons

The straight-line distance between McCreary and Gibbons is 999.5 km. The estimated road distance by car is around 1129 km, with an indicative drive time of 12 h 33 min.

Trip cost and route type: McCreary – Gibbons

Driving directions from McCreary to Gibbons

The map shows the locations of McCreary (A) and Gibbons (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 McCreary to Gibbons

Real distance: 1,118.9 km  ·  Estimated time: 14 h 2 min

1. • Drive north on Provincial Trunk Highway 5/PTH 5. Continue on PTH 5. 74.1 km
2. → Turn right onto Highway 10/PTH 5/PTH 10. 4.2 km
3. ← Turn left toward Swan River/Roblin. 173.8 km
4. → Turn right onto 16/9/Yellowhead Highway. 1.7 km
5. ← Turn left onto York Road East. 165.8 km
6. → Turn right onto 16/6/Trans Canada Highway: CanAm Highway. 5.2 km
7. ← Turn left onto 16/Trans Canada Highway: Yellowhead Route. Continue on 16. 148.9 km
8. • Take the 11 North/16 West/Circle Drive North exit toward Circle Drive North. 11.3 km
9. → Turn right to take the 16 west/11 north/Idylwyld Drive ramp toward 12 north. 2.2 km
10. • Keep left to take 16/Yellowhead Route toward The Battlefords. 129.4 km
11. • Keep left to take 16/40. 4.0 km
12. • Keep right to stay on 16 toward Lloydminster. 304.2 km
13. → Turn right onto 15/855. 2.1 km
14. ← Turn left onto 49 Avenue/15. Continue on 15. 48.1 km
15. → Turn right onto Range Road 210/830. 12.5 km
16. ← Turn left onto Highway 38/38. 8.7 km
17. ← Turn left onto 643. 20.6 km
18. ← Turn left onto 28A/Highway 28A. 143 m
19. → Turn right onto 50 Avenue. 164 m
20. → Turn right onto 47 Street. 54 m
21. → Turn right. 81 m
22. Show all 21 steps ↓

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Estimate trip cost: McCreary – Gibbons

Indicative estimates based on ~1129 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 McCreary to Gibbons

The straight-line distance between McCreary (Manitoba) and Gibbons (Alberta) is about 999.5 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: McCreary – Gibbons

Looking for directions from McCreary to Gibbons? The estimated road distance is 1129 km (999.5 km straight line), with an indicative drive time of 12 h 33 min. A long route (over 300 km) that connects Manitoba to Alberta. Plan multiple breaks and check highway traffic, weather, and fuel availability — particularly in remote sections. Choose the transport mode in the live planner to get the detailed track.

The trip starts at McCreary (Manitoba) — coordinates 50.7494° N, -99.4850° E. The destination is Gibbons (Alberta), at 53.8278° N, -113.3230° E.

Practical tips for the McCreary – Gibbons drive

Terrain along the way

The route starts in Manitoba — a province prairie and lake country, with thousands of lakes and rivers — and reaches Gibbons in Alberta, prairie in the south rising into the Canadian Rockies in the west. The route also passes near Aberdeen (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 1129 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 McCreary – Gibbons route

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

Routes with intermediate stops: McCreary → Aberdeen · McCreary → Warman · McCreary → Osler

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