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Route from Wawanesa to Champion

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

Distance from Wawanesa to Champion

The straight-line distance between Wawanesa and Champion is 965.6 km. The estimated road distance by car is around 1091 km, with an indicative drive time of 12 h 7 min.

Straight-line distance 965.6 km
Estimated road distance ~1091 km
Indicative drive time 12 h 7 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: Wawanesa – Champion

Route type Long

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

Indicative fuel cost $122–$166

Estimate: ~1091 km, 8 L/100 km, $1.65/L. ±15%. Excludes tolls.

Driving directions from Wawanesa to Champion

The map shows the locations of Wawanesa (A) and Champion (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 Wawanesa to Champion

Real distance: 1,079.8 km  ·  Estimated time: 12 h 43 min

🗓 Calculated on June 3, 2026
  1. Drive north on 2 Street. 88 m
  2. Turn right onto Main Street/PR 344. 2.4 km
  3. Turn right onto Red Coat Trail/PTH 2. 21.0 km
  4. Turn right onto John Bracken Highway/PTH 10/PTH 2. 4.2 km
  5. Turn left onto Red Coat Trail/PTH 2. Continue on PTH 2. 36.2 km
  6. Turn right onto Provincial Trunk Highway 21/PTH 21. 18.1 km
  7. Turn left onto PTH 1 West/Trans-Canada Highway/Route Transcanadienne. Continue on Trans-Canada Highway. 312.9 km
  8. Keep left to take 1/Regina Bypass. 24.3 km
  9. Keep left to take 1/Trans-Canada Highway toward Moose Jaw. 468.5 km
  10. Turn left onto Highway 524/524. 94.5 km
  11. Turn right onto Veterans Memorial Highway/36. 6.5 km
  12. Turn left onto Township Road 142/526. Continue on 526. 38.9 km

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

Estimate trip cost: Wawanesa – Champion

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Indicative estimates based on ~1091 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

Wawanesa

Manitoba · 49.59350, -99.68130

Wawanesa sits in southwestern Manitoba on the banks of the Assiniboine River. A small rural community of roughly 650 residents, it appears on maps as a compact village amid broad prairie and agricultural land. For…

Destination

Champion

Alberta · 50.23770, -113.14900

Champion sits in southern Alberta on the open prairie roughly between the foothills to the west and mixed farmland to the east. The community is a small, local centre on a rural road network that primarily serves…

How to drive from Wawanesa to Champion

The straight-line distance between Wawanesa (Manitoba) and Champion (Alberta) is about 965.6 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: Wawanesa – Champion

Planning a trip from Wawanesa to Champion means budgeting around 1091 km on the road and an indicative drive time of 12 h 7 min by car. The route connects Manitoba to Alberta and falls into a long route (over 300 km). Plan multiple breaks and check highway traffic, weather, and fuel availability — particularly in remote sections.

The trip starts at Wawanesa (Manitoba) — coordinates 49.5935° N, -99.6813° E. The destination is Champion (Alberta), at 50.2377° N, -113.1490° E.

Practical tips for the Wawanesa – Champion drive

Terrain along the way

The route starts in Manitoba — a province prairie and lake country, with thousands of lakes and rivers — and reaches Champion in Alberta, prairie in the south rising into the Canadian Rockies in the west. The route also passes near Gravelbourg (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 1091 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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Frequently asked questions: Wawanesa – Champion

What is the straight-line distance between Wawanesa and Champion?

The straight-line distance between Wawanesa and Champion is about 965.6 km. This is the direct geometric distance between the two coordinates, ignoring road geometry.

What is the estimated road distance from Wawanesa to Champion?

The estimated road distance from Wawanesa to Champion is about 1091 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 Wawanesa to Champion?

Indicative drive time from Wawanesa to Champion is about 12 h 7 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 Wawanesa to Champion?

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 Wawanesa–Champion 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 Wawanesa to Champion?

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 Wawanesa to Champion?

A common alternative is going via Gravelbourg or Laflèche. Use the live planner to compare routes.

Can I open the Wawanesa–Champion 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 Wawanesa as origin and Champion as destination.