Route from Sault Ste. Marie to Thorhild

Distance from Sault Ste. Marie to Thorhild

The straight-line distance between Sault Ste. Marie and Thorhild is 2191.9 km. The estimated road distance by car is around 2477 km, with an indicative drive time of 27 h 31 min.

Trip cost and route type: Sault Ste. Marie – Thorhild

Driving directions from Sault Ste. Marie to Thorhild

The map shows the locations of Sault Ste. Marie (A) and Thorhild (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 Sault Ste. Marie to Thorhild

Real distance: 2,722.7 km  ·  Estimated time: 33 h 15 min

1. • Drive north on Wellington Street West. 3.7 km
2. → Turn right to take the ramp. 89 m
3. • Bear right onto Fourth Line East. 720 m
4. ← Turn left onto Old Goulais Bay Road. 1.6 km
5. → Turn right onto Fifth Line East. 1.5 km
6. ← Turn left onto 17/Great Northern Road. Continue on 17. 683.7 km
7. • Bear right toward 102 West/Dawson Road. 32.9 km
8. → Turn right onto 11/17/Highway 11/17. 639.5 km
9. • Take exit 348A onto 100 West toward Brandon. 40.4 km
10. • Take exit 42B onto PTH 1 West toward Brandon. 86.1 km
11. • Take the 16 West exit toward Saskatoon. 222 m
12. • Bear right onto PTH 16/Yellowhead Highway/Route Yellowhead. Continue on PTH 16. 115.3 km
13. → Turn right to take the ramp toward Dauphin/Russell. 6.2 km
14. ← Turn left onto PTH 16/Yellowhead Highway/Route Yellowhead. 53.3 km
15. • Bear right. 340 m
16. • Bear right onto Provincial Trunk Highway 21/PTH 21. 14.2 km
17. ← Turn left onto Provincial Trunk Highway 45/PTH 45. Continue on PTH 45. 59.5 km
18. • Bear left onto PTH 16/Yellowhead Highway/Route Yellowhead. 103.8 km
19. → Turn right onto 10A. 1.9 km
20. ← Turn left onto Broadway Street W/52. Continue on 52. 4.3 km
21. → Turn right onto Yorkton Truck Bypass/52A. 3.1 km
22. ← Turn left onto 16/Yellowhead Route. Continue on 16. 158.2 km
23. → Turn right onto 16/6/Trans Canada Highway: CanAm Highway. 5.2 km
24. ← Turn left onto 16/Trans Canada Highway: Yellowhead Route. Continue on 16. 148.9 km
25. • Take the 11 North/16 West/Circle Drive North exit toward Circle Drive North. 11.3 km
26. → Turn right to take the 16 west/11 north/Idylwyld Drive ramp toward 12 north. 2.2 km
27. • Keep left to take 16/Yellowhead Route toward The Battlefords. 129.4 km
28. • Keep left to take 16/40. 4.0 km
29. • Keep right to stay on 16 toward Lloydminster. 304.3 km
30. → Turn right onto 15/855. 2.1 km
31. ← Turn left onto 49 Avenue/15. Continue on 15. 34.4 km
32. → Turn right onto 48 Street/831. 39.1 km
33. ↺ Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit toward Boyle. 5.9 km
34. ← Turn left onto Township Road 600/656. 14.8 km
35. → Turn right onto 2 Street/827. 812 m
36. ← Turn left onto 7 Avenue. 286 m
37. Show all 36 steps ↓

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Estimate trip cost: Sault Ste. Marie – Thorhild

Indicative estimates based on ~2477 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 Sault Ste. Marie to Thorhild

The straight-line distance between Sault Ste. Marie (Ontario) and Thorhild (Alberta) is about 2191.9 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: Sault Ste. Marie – Thorhild

The distance from Sault Ste. Marie to Thorhild is estimated at 2477 km on a mixed road profile, starting from 2191.9 km straight line. It is a long route (over 300 km) that connects Ontario to Alberta. Plan multiple breaks and check highway traffic, weather, and fuel availability — particularly in remote sections. Calculate the current route with the live planner for detailed instructions.

The trip starts at Sault Ste. Marie (Ontario) — coordinates 46.5333° N, -84.3500° E. The destination is Thorhild (Alberta), at 54.1594° N, -113.1300° E.

Practical tips for the Sault Ste. Marie – Thorhild 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 Thorhild in Alberta, prairie in the south rising into the Canadian Rockies in the west. The route also passes near Gladstone (Manitoba).

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 2477 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 Sault Ste. Marie – Thorhild route

These cities are near the direct route between Sault Ste. Marie and Thorhild. They may be useful as a stopover or alternate destination.

Routes with intermediate stops: Sault Ste. Marie → Gladstone · Sault Ste. Marie → Plumas · Sault Ste. Marie → Macgregor

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