Route from Arvida to Calgary

Distance from Arvida to Calgary

The straight-line distance between Arvida and Calgary is 3051.4 km. The estimated road distance by car is around 3448 km, with an indicative drive time of 38 h 19 min.

Trip cost and route type: Arvida – Calgary

Driving directions from Arvida to Calgary

The map shows the locations of Arvida (A) and Calgary (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 Arvida to Calgary

Real distance: 3,840.1 km  ·  Estimated time: 48 h 15 min

1. • Drive south on Rue Joule. 54 m
2. → Turn right onto Boulevard du Saguenay/372. 2.3 km
3. ← Turn left onto Boulevard René-Lévesque/372. 3.1 km
4. ↑ Stay straight to take the 70 ramp. 109 m
5. • Keep right to take 70 Ouest toward Alma. 36.9 km
6. ← Turn left onto Route d'Hébertville/169/170. 760 m
7. • Bear right onto 4e Rang Ouest/170. Continue on 170. 8.6 km
8. ↺ Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Rue du Pont/170. 67.8 km
9. ← Turn left onto Boulevard Saint-Félicien. 5.5 km
10. ← Turn left onto Boulevard du Jardin/167. 211.8 km
11. ← Turn left onto Route 113/113. 328.3 km
12. ← Turn left onto 3e Rue Ouest/113. 489 m
13. → Turn right onto 10e Avenue/113. 173 m
14. ← Turn left onto 4e Rue Ouest/113. 356 m
15. → Turn right onto 7e Avenue/113. Continue on 113. 36.3 km
16. • Bear right onto 117/3e Avenue Est. 28.4 km
17. ↺ Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto 117/Boulevard Tétrault. 8.3 km
18. ↺ Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto 117/3e Avenue. 23.7 km
19. ↺ Enter Rue Royale and take the 2nd exit onto 117/Rue Royale. 51 m
20. ↺ Exit the roundabout onto 117/Rue Royale. Continue on 117. 74.2 km
21. → Turn right onto 117/Route Osisko. 7.7 km
22. • Bear left onto 117. 1.2 km
23. • Take the exit. 3.7 km
24. ↺ Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto 117/Boulevard Rideau. 16.9 km
25. • Take the exit. 78.7 km
26. • Bear right onto 11/Highway 11. Continue on 11. 749.4 km
27. • Take the 11 West/17 West exit toward Thunder Bay. 107.9 km
28. • Bear right toward 102 West/Dawson Road. 32.9 km
29. → Turn right onto 11/17/Highway 11/17. 639.5 km
30. • Take exit 348A onto 100 West toward Brandon. 40.4 km
31. • Take exit 42B onto PTH 1 West toward Brandon. 548.7 km
32. • Keep left to take 1/Regina Bypass. 24.3 km
33. • Keep left to stay on 1 toward Moose Jaw. 741.3 km
34. ← Take the 2 South/Deerfoot Trail ramp on the left toward Fort Macleod. 126 m
35. • Keep right to take 2 South/Deerfoot Trail toward Fort Macleod. 1.5 km
36. • Take exit 256 onto Memorial Drive. 363 m
37. • Keep right to take Memorial Drive NE toward Memorial Drive West. 2.2 km
38. • Take the exit toward 4 Avenue South. 1.3 km
39. → Turn right onto 1 Street SW. 106 m
40. ← Turn left onto 3 Avenue SW. 100 m
41. ← Turn left. 10 m
42. Show all 41 steps ↓

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Estimate trip cost: Arvida – Calgary

Indicative estimates based on ~3448 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 Arvida to Calgary

The straight-line distance between Arvida (Quebec) and Calgary (Alberta) is about 3051.4 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: Arvida – Calgary

How far is Arvida from Calgary? The road estimate is around 3448 km, with an indicative drive time of 38 h 19 min. The route connects Quebec to Alberta — 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 Arvida (Quebec) — coordinates 48.4333° N, -71.1833° E. The destination is Calgary (Alberta), at 51.0500° N, -114.0670° E.

Practical tips for the Arvida – Calgary drive

Terrain along the way

The route starts in Quebec — a province St. Lawrence valley framed by the Laurentians and the Appalachians — and reaches Calgary in Alberta, prairie in the south rising into the Canadian Rockies in the west. The route also passes near Kenora (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 3448 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 Arvida – Calgary route

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Routes with intermediate stops: Arvida → Kenora · Arvida → Fort Frances · Arvida → Keewatin

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