Route from Sault Ste. Marie to Pilot Butte

Distance from Sault Ste. Marie to Pilot Butte

The straight-line distance between Sault Ste. Marie and Pilot Butte is 1536.4 km. The estimated road distance by car is around 1736 km, with an indicative drive time of 19 h 17 min.

Trip cost and route type: Sault Ste. Marie – Pilot Butte

Driving directions from Sault Ste. Marie to Pilot Butte

The map shows the locations of Sault Ste. Marie (A) and Pilot Butte (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 Pilot Butte

Real distance: 1,952.6 km  ·  Estimated time: 23 h 33 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. 532.9 km
11. • Take exit 217 onto 46 toward Regina/Balgonie/Edenwold. 802 m
12. • Keep right to take Highway 46/46. 9.8 km
13. ← Turn left onto Butte Street/2183. Continue on 2183. 2.4 km
14. → Turn right onto Mission Drive. 383 m
15. ← Turn left. 40 m
16. Show all 15 steps ↓

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Estimate trip cost: Sault Ste. Marie – Pilot Butte

Indicative estimates based on ~1736 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 Pilot Butte

The straight-line distance between Sault Ste. Marie (Ontario) and Pilot Butte (Saskatchewan) is about 1536.4 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: Sault Ste. Marie – Pilot Butte

Driving directions from Sault Ste. Marie to Pilot Butte: estimated road distance 1736 km, indicative time about 19 h 17 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 Sault Ste. Marie (Ontario) — coordinates 46.5333° N, -84.3500° E. The destination is Pilot Butte (Saskatchewan), at 50.4667° N, -104.4170° E.

Practical tips for the Sault Ste. Marie – Pilot Butte 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 Pilot Butte in Saskatchewan, prairie to the south and boreal forest, lakes, and Shield country to the north. The route also passes near Rainy River (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 1736 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 – Pilot Butte route

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

Routes with intermediate stops: Sault Ste. Marie → Rainy River · Sault Ste. Marie → Fort Frances · Sault Ste. Marie → Kenora

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