Route from Russell to Hobbema

Distance from Russell to Hobbema

The straight-line distance between Russell and Hobbema is 866.4 km. The estimated road distance by car is around 979 km, with an indicative drive time of 10 h 53 min.

Trip cost and route type: Russell – Hobbema

Driving directions from Russell to Hobbema

The map shows the locations of Russell (A) and Hobbema (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 Russell to Hobbema

Real distance: 999.5 km  ·  Estimated time: 11 h 59 min

1. • Drive south on Prospect Avenue. 137 m
2. → Turn right onto Russell Street East. 311 m
3. ← Turn left onto Main Street South. 588 m
4. → Turn right onto PTH 16/PTH 83/Yellowhead Highway/Route Yellowhead. 103.1 km
5. → Turn right onto 10A. 1.9 km
6. ← Turn left onto Broadway Street W/52. Continue on 52. 70.4 km
7. → Turn right onto Highway 15/15. Continue on 15. 78.1 km
8. → Turn right onto CanAm Highway/6/15. 2.6 km
9. ← Turn left onto Highway 15/15. 32.6 km
10. → Turn right onto Highway 15/15/20. 9.7 km
11. ← Turn left onto Highway 15/15. Continue on 15. 143.1 km
12. ← Turn left onto Mckenzie Street/15. Continue on 15. 66.8 km
13. → Turn right onto Highway 4/4. 16.6 km
14. ← Turn left onto Highway 31/31. 93.6 km
15. → Turn right onto Highway 21/21/31. 13.6 km
16. ← Turn left onto Pacific Avenue/21/31/51. Continue on 31. 77.9 km
17. ← Turn left onto Highway 14/14. 210.2 km
18. → Turn right. 5 m
19. • Keep left at the fork. 5 m
20. ← Turn left. 134 m
21. • Bear right onto 56. 21.6 km
22. → Turn right onto 609. 17.5 km
23. → Turn right onto Highway 21/21. 3.5 km
24. ← Turn left onto Highway 611/611. 31.7 km
25. ← Turn left. 303 m
26. → Turn right onto 4 Street. 111 m
27. Show all 26 steps ↓

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Estimate trip cost: Russell – Hobbema

Indicative estimates based on ~979 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 Russell to Hobbema

The straight-line distance between Russell (Manitoba) and Hobbema (Alberta) is about 866.4 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: Russell – Hobbema

From Russell to Hobbema the estimated road distance is roughly 979 km (866.4 km straight line). The trip connects Manitoba to Alberta and is a long route (over 300 km). Plan multiple breaks and check highway traffic, weather, and fuel availability — particularly in remote sections. The live planner provides turn-by-turn instructions, indicative arrival time, and a fuel-or-electricity cost estimate.

The trip starts at Russell (Manitoba) — coordinates 50.7799° N, -101.2830° E. The destination is Hobbema (Alberta), at 52.8192° N, -113.4610° E.

Practical tips for the Russell – Hobbema drive

Terrain along the way

The route starts in Manitoba — a province prairie and lake country, with thousands of lakes and rivers — and reaches Hobbema in Alberta, prairie in the south rising into the Canadian Rockies in the west. The route also passes near Harris (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 979 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 Russell – Hobbema route

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Routes with intermediate stops: Russell → Harris · Russell → Delisle · Russell → Perdue

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