Route from Mitchell to Wadena

Distance from Mitchell to Wadena

The straight-line distance between Mitchell and Wadena is 562.7 km. The estimated road distance by car is around 636 km, with an indicative drive time of 7 h 4 min.

Trip cost and route type: Mitchell – Wadena

Driving directions from Mitchell to Wadena

The map shows the locations of Mitchell (A) and Wadena (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 Mitchell to Wadena

Real distance: 665.0 km  ·  Estimated time: 8 h 15 min

1. • Drive south on Ash Street. 457 m
2. → Turn right onto Provincial Trunk Highway 52/PTH 52. 15.7 km
3. • Bear right onto PTH 59. 32.8 km
4. • Take the Perimeter Highway exit. 33.6 km
5. • Take exit 42B onto PTH 1 West toward Brandon. 86.1 km
6. • Take the 16 West exit toward Saskatoon. 222 m
7. • Bear right onto PTH 16/Yellowhead Highway/Route Yellowhead. Continue on PTH 16. 115.3 km
8. → Turn right to take the ramp toward Dauphin/Russell. 6.2 km
9. ← Turn left onto PTH 16/Yellowhead Highway/Route Yellowhead. 53.3 km
10. • Bear right. 341 m
11. • Bear right onto Provincial Trunk Highway 21/PTH 21. 14.2 km
12. ← Turn left onto Provincial Trunk Highway 45/PTH 45. Continue on PTH 45. 59.5 km
13. • Bear left onto PTH 16/Yellowhead Highway/Route Yellowhead. 103.8 km
14. → Turn right onto 10A. 1.9 km
15. ← Turn left onto Broadway Street W/52. Continue on 52. 4.3 km
16. → Turn right onto Yorkton Truck Bypass/52A. 3.1 km
17. ← Turn left onto 16/Yellowhead Route. 109.4 km
18. → Turn right onto Highway 35/35. Continue on 35. 23.8 km
19. → Turn right onto 1 Avenue North. 34 m
20. Show all 19 steps ↓

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Estimate trip cost: Mitchell – Wadena

Indicative estimates based on ~636 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 Mitchell to Wadena

The straight-line distance between Mitchell (Manitoba) and Wadena (Saskatchewan) is about 562.7 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: Mitchell – Wadena

Looking for directions from Mitchell to Wadena? The estimated road distance is 636 km (562.7 km straight line), with an indicative drive time of 7 h 4 min. A long route (over 300 km) that connects Manitoba to Saskatchewan. 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 Mitchell (Manitoba) — coordinates 49.5363° N, -96.7634° E. The destination is Wadena (Saskatchewan), at 51.9458° N, -103.8010° E.

Practical tips for the Mitchell – Wadena drive

Terrain along the way

The route starts in Manitoba — a province prairie and lake country, with thousands of lakes and rivers — and reaches Wadena in Saskatchewan, prairie to the south and boreal forest, lakes, and Shield country to the north. The route also passes near Erickson (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 636 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 Mitchell – Wadena route

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Routes with intermediate stops: Mitchell → Erickson · Mitchell → Dauphin · Mitchell → McCreary

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