Route from Mississauga to Indian Head

Distance from Mississauga to Indian Head

The straight-line distance between Mississauga and Indian Head is 1964.5 km. The estimated road distance by car is around 2220 km, with an indicative drive time of 24 h 40 min.

Trip cost and route type: Mississauga – Indian Head

Driving directions from Mississauga to Indian Head

The map shows the locations of Mississauga (A) and Indian Head (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 Mississauga to Indian Head

Real distance: 2,582.3 km  ·  Estimated time: 32 h 48 min

1. • Drive northwest on Jenkins Crescent. 107 m
2. → Turn right onto Kingsbridge Garden Circle. 455 m
3. → Turn right onto Hurontario Street. 578 m
4. → Take the Highway 403 ramp toward Toronto. 3.4 km
5. • Keep right to take 403/Highway 403 Collector toward Brampton. 2.7 km
6. • Keep left to take 410/Highway 410. 3.5 km
7. • Take exit 5 onto 407 ETR. 481 m
8. • Keep right to take 407 ETR East/407 ETR Est. 18.8 km
9. • Take exit 66 onto 400 toward Barrie. 619 m
10. • Keep left to take 400 North toward Barrie. 76.0 km
11. • Keep right to stay on 400 toward Parry Sound/Sudbury. 277.9 km
12. → Take the 17 West ramp toward Sault Ste. Marie. 272.9 km
13. ← Turn left onto Bar River West/17B. 86 m
14. → Turn right onto Highway 17B/17B. 25.9 km
15. • Take the exit. 159 m
16. • Bear right onto 17/Black Road. 2.5 km
17. ← Turn left onto 17/Second Line East. 2.4 km
18. → Turn right to take the ramp. 50 m
19. • Bear right onto 17/Great Northern Road. Continue on 17. 688.5 km
20. • Bear right toward 102 West/Dawson Road. 32.9 km
21. → Turn right onto 11/17/Highway 11/17. 639.5 km
22. • Take exit 348A onto 100 West toward Brandon. 40.4 km
23. • Take exit 42B onto PTH 1 West toward Brandon. 487.7 km
24. • Bear right toward Indian Head. 646 m
25. → Turn right. 130 m
26. ← Turn left onto North Railway Street. 700 m
27. → Turn right onto Grand Avenue. 166 m
28. → Turn right onto Otterloo Street. 155 m
29. Show all 28 steps ↓

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Estimate trip cost: Mississauga – Indian Head

Indicative estimates based on ~2220 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 Mississauga to Indian Head

The straight-line distance between Mississauga (Ontario) and Indian Head (Saskatchewan) is about 1964.5 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: Mississauga – Indian Head

Driving directions from Mississauga to Indian Head: estimated road distance 2220 km, indicative time about 24 h 40 min by car. The route connects Ontario to Saskatchewan — a long route (over 300 km). Plan multiple breaks and check highway traffic, weather, and fuel availability — particularly in remote sections. Use the live planner for an up-to-date track with turn-by-turn directions.

The trip starts at Mississauga (Ontario) — coordinates 43.6000° N, -79.6500° E. The destination is Indian Head (Saskatchewan), at 50.5333° N, -103.6670° E.

Practical tips for the Mississauga – Indian Head drive

Terrain along the way

The route starts in Ontario — a province Great Lakes shoreline in the south, Canadian Shield forests across the north — and reaches Indian Head in Saskatchewan, prairie to the south and boreal forest, lakes, and Shield country to the north. The route also passes near Fort Frances (Ontario).

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 2220 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 Mississauga – Indian Head route

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

Routes with intermediate stops: Mississauga → Fort Frances · Mississauga → Thunder Bay · Mississauga → Rainy River

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