Route from Rainy River to Summerland

Distance from Rainy River to Summerland

The straight-line distance between Rainy River and Summerland is 1820.2 km. The estimated road distance by car is around 2057 km, with an indicative drive time of 22 h 51 min.

Trip cost and route type: Rainy River – Summerland

Driving directions from Rainy River to Summerland

The map shows the locations of Rainy River (A) and Summerland (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 Rainy River to Summerland

Real distance: 2,311.3 km  ·  Estimated time: 29 h 33 min

1. • Drive west on River Avenue East. 31 m
2. → Turn right onto 3rd Street. 556 m
3. ← Turn left onto 11/Atwood Avenue. 2.8 km
4. → Turn right onto MN 11/East Main Street. Continue on MN 11. 60.2 km
5. ↺ Exit the roundabout onto MN 313/MOM's Way. Continue on MOM's Way. 123.3 km
6. ← Turn left onto Provincial Road 205/PR 205. 11.5 km
7. → Turn right onto Froese Road/PR 205/PR 216. 819 m
8. ← Turn left onto Main Street/PR 205/PR 216. Continue on PR 216. 15.5 km
9. ← Turn left onto Provincial Trunk Highway 52/PTH 52/PR 216. Continue on Provincial Trunk Highway 52/PTH 52. 7.9 km
10. • Bear right onto PTH 59. 32.8 km
11. • Take the Perimeter Highway exit. 33.6 km
12. • Take exit 42B onto PTH 1 West toward Brandon. 86.1 km
13. • Take the 16 West exit toward Saskatoon. 222 m
14. • Bear right onto PTH 16/Yellowhead Highway/Route Yellowhead. Continue on PTH 16. 115.3 km
15. → Turn right to take the ramp toward Dauphin/Russell. 6.2 km
16. ← Turn left onto PTH 16/Yellowhead Highway/Route Yellowhead. 53.3 km
17. • Bear right. 341 m
18. • Bear right onto Provincial Trunk Highway 21/PTH 21. 14.2 km
19. ← Turn left onto Provincial Trunk Highway 45/PTH 45. Continue on PTH 45. 59.5 km
20. • Bear left onto PTH 16/Yellowhead Highway/Route Yellowhead. 55.5 km
21. ← Turn left onto Highway 15/15. Continue on 15. 57.8 km
22. ← Turn left onto 3 Avenue W/15/TCT. Continue on 15. 54.3 km
23. → Turn right onto Main Street North/15/310. Continue on 15. 82.7 km
24. → Turn right onto CanAm Highway/6/15. 2.6 km
25. ← Turn left onto Highway 15/15. 32.6 km
26. → Turn right onto Highway 15/15/20. 9.7 km
27. ← Turn left onto Highway 15/15. Continue on 15. 143.1 km
28. ← Turn left onto Mckenzie Street/15. Continue on 15. 66.8 km
29. → Turn right onto Highway 4/4. 4.9 km
30. ← Turn left onto 7/Highway 7. 376.0 km
31. → Turn right onto Range Road 235/21/27. 16.2 km
32. ← Turn left onto Township Road 330/27. Continue on 27. 86.0 km
33. ← Turn left onto Highway 22/22. Continue on 22. 66.7 km
34. • Take the exit. 472 m
35. ↺ Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Highway 1A/1A. 8 m
36. ↺ Exit the roundabout onto Highway 1A/1A. Continue on 1A. 27.9 km
37. ← Turn left onto Mînî Thnî Road/133X. 3.7 km
38. → Turn right to take the 1 ramp. 49.0 km
39. • Keep right to stay on Trans-Canada Highway. 219.6 km
40. • Keep left to take 1/Trans-Canada Highway. 150.7 km
41. • Take the exit on the left. 118 m
42. ← Turn left onto BC 97A/Highway 97A/Vernon-Sicamous Highway. Continue on BC 97A/Vernon-Sicamous Highway. 124 m
43. ↺ Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto BC 97A/Vernon-Sicamous Highway. 53 m
44. ↺ Exit the roundabout onto BC 97A/Vernon-Sicamous Highway. Continue on BC 97A. 64.6 km
45. • Take the 97 North exit toward Kamloops. 375 m
46. • Keep right to take BC 97 North. 5.5 km
47. ← Turn left onto Westside Road. 65.1 km
48. → Turn right to take the 97 South ramp toward West Kelowna. 41.7 km
49. → Turn right onto Rosedale Avenue. 582 m
50. ↺ Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit. 17 m
51. Show all 50 steps ↓

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Estimate trip cost: Rainy River – Summerland

Indicative estimates based on ~2057 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 Rainy River to Summerland

The straight-line distance between Rainy River (Ontario) and Summerland (British Columbia) is about 1820.2 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: Rainy River – Summerland

How far is Rainy River from Summerland? The road estimate is around 2057 km, with an indicative drive time of 22 h 51 min. The route connects Ontario to British Columbia — 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 Rainy River (Ontario) — coordinates 48.7167° N, -94.5667° E. The destination is Summerland (British Columbia), at 49.6006° N, -119.6780° E.

Practical tips for the Rainy River – Summerland 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 Summerland in British Columbia, mountainous, with the Coast Mountains, the Rockies, and a long Pacific coastline. The route also passes near Val Marie (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 2057 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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