Route from Morden to Tilley
Interactive map, distance, and indicative drive time for the route from Morden to Tilley — 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 Morden (Manitoba) and Tilley (Alberta). Use the live planner below to get up-to-date driving directions by car, on foot, or by bicycle.
Distance from Morden to Tilley
The straight-line distance between Morden and Tilley is 980.7 km. The estimated road distance by car is around 1108 km, with an indicative drive time of 12 h 19 min.
Trip cost and route type: Morden – Tilley
Driving directions from Morden to Tilley
The map shows the locations of Morden (A) and Tilley (B). Use the form below to calculate the up-to-date road route with turn-by-turn directions, real distance, and estimated drive time.
Turn-by-turn directions
Prefer another app? Open in Google Maps ↗
Driving directions from Morden to Tilley
Real distance: 1,124.7 km · Estimated time: 13 h 42 min
- Drive north on 7th Street. 44 m
- Turn left onto Thornhill Street/PTH 3. Continue on PTH 3. 77.9 km
- Turn right onto Highway 3/North West Mounted Police Route/Route de la police à cheval du Nord-Ouest/PTH 3. Continue on PTH 3. 52.3 km
- Bear right. 217 m
- Bear right onto Provincial Trunk Highway 18/PTH 18/PTH 3. 9.1 km
- Turn left onto Highway 3/PTH 3. 62.5 km
- Turn right toward Melita. 8.3 km
- Turn left onto Provincial Trunk Highway 3/PTH 3. Continue on PTH 3. 47.5 km
- Turn right onto Provincial Trunk Highway 3/Route provinciale à grande circulation 3/PTH 3. 134.5 km
- Bear right onto 39/18/Highway 39. 5.6 km
- Take the exit. 13.1 km
- Turn right onto 39/Highway 39. 151.2 km
Standard car route without avoiding highways. For advanced options (motorcycle, bicycle, transit, avoid tolls) use the live planner above.
Estimate trip cost: Morden – Tilley
Indicative estimates based on ~1108 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 Morden to Tilley
The straight-line distance between Morden (Manitoba) and Tilley (Alberta) is about 980.7 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: Morden – Tilley
How far is Morden from Tilley? The road estimate is around 1108 km, with an indicative drive time of 12 h 19 min. The route connects Manitoba to Alberta — a long route (over 300 km). Plan multiple breaks and check highway traffic, weather, and fuel availability — particularly in remote sections. Verify the track with the live planner for current instructions.
The trip starts at Morden (Manitoba) — coordinates 49.1919° N, -98.1006° E. The destination is Tilley (Alberta), at 50.4517° N, -111.6510° E.
Practical tips for the Morden – Tilley drive
Terrain along the way
The route starts in Manitoba — a province prairie and lake country, with thousands of lakes and rivers — and reaches Tilley in Alberta, prairie in the south rising into the Canadian Rockies in the west. The route also passes near Pangman (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 1108 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 Tilley
Full information about Tilley: interactive map, GPS coordinates, elevation, nearby cities, and routes to and from Tilley.
Tilley profile →Explore Morden
Full information about Morden: map, GPS coordinates, and all routes from Morden to other Canadian cities.
Morden profile →Related tools
Driving Directions
Live planner with turn-by-turn directions from Morden to Tilley.
Interactive map
Open the area between Morden and Tilley on the map.
GPS coordinates
Find precise coordinates for any point along the route.
Distance calculator
Measure straight-line distances between intermediate points.
Elevation
Check elevation along the route — useful for mountain passes.
Satellite map
View the terrain between Morden and Tilley in satellite imagery.
Cities along the Morden – Tilley route
These cities are near the direct route between Morden and Tilley. They may be useful as a stopover or alternate destination.
Routes with intermediate stops: Morden → Pangman · Morden → Avonlea · Morden → Ogema
Related routes
From Morden to other cities:
To Tilley from other cities:
From Tilley to intermediate cities:
Popular routes from Manitoba
Most-searched routes from Manitoba, ranked by popularity.
Frequently asked questions: Morden – Tilley
What is the straight-line distance between Morden and Tilley?
The straight-line distance between Morden and Tilley is about 980.7 km. This is the direct geometric distance between the two coordinates, ignoring road geometry.
What is the estimated road distance from Morden to Tilley?
The estimated road distance from Morden to Tilley is about 1108 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 Morden to Tilley?
Indicative drive time from Morden to Tilley is about 12 h 19 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 Morden to Tilley?
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 Morden–Tilley 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 Morden to Tilley?
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 Morden to Tilley?
A common alternative is going via Pangman or Avonlea. Use the live planner to compare routes.
Can I open the Morden–Tilley 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 Morden as origin and Tilley as destination.