Route from Mont-Laurier to Fort Frances

Distance from Mont-Laurier to Fort Frances

The straight-line distance between Mont-Laurier and Fort Frances is 1358.8 km. The estimated road distance by car is around 1535 km, with an indicative drive time of 17 h 4 min.

Trip cost and route type: Mont-Laurier – Fort Frances

Driving directions from Mont-Laurier to Fort Frances

The map shows the locations of Mont-Laurier (A) and Fort Frances (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 Mont-Laurier to Fort Frances

Real distance: 1,696.6 km  ·  Estimated time: 21 h 11 min

1. • Drive southwest on Rue Salaberry. 11 m
2. ← Turn left onto Chemin Adolphe-Chapleau. 85 m
3. → Turn right onto 117/Boulevard Albiny-Paquette. Continue on 117. 286.7 km
4. ↺ Enter the roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto Rue Saint-Jacques. 8.7 km
5. • Bear right onto Rue Barrette. 63 m
6. ↺ Enter the roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto 117/3e Avenue. 23.8 km
7. ↺ Enter Rue Royale and take the 2nd exit onto 117/Rue Royale. 51 m
8. ↺ Exit the roundabout onto 117/Rue Royale. Continue on 117. 74.2 km
9. → Turn right onto 117/Route Osisko. 7.7 km
10. • Bear left onto 117. 1.2 km
11. • Take the exit. 3.7 km
12. ↺ Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto 117/Boulevard Rideau. 16.9 km
13. • Take the exit. 78.7 km
14. • Bear right onto 11/Highway 11. Continue on 11. 749.4 km
15. • Take the 11 West/17 West exit toward Thunder Bay. 107.9 km
16. • Bear right toward 102 West/Dawson Road. 32.9 km
17. → Turn right onto 11/17/Highway 11/17. 21.0 km
18. ← Turn left onto 11/Highway 11. Continue on 11. 278.7 km
19. → Turn right onto Second Street East. 2.0 km
20. → Turn right onto Portage Avenue. 514 m
21. ← Turn left onto Sixth Street East. 338 m
22. → Turn right onto Walker Avenue. 18 m
23. Show all 22 steps ↓

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Estimate trip cost: Mont-Laurier – Fort Frances

Indicative estimates based on ~1535 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 Mont-Laurier to Fort Frances

The straight-line distance between Mont-Laurier (Quebec) and Fort Frances (Ontario) is about 1358.8 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: Mont-Laurier – Fort Frances

Planning a trip from Mont-Laurier to Fort Frances means budgeting around 1535 km on the road and an indicative drive time of 17 h 4 min by car. The route connects Quebec to Ontario and falls into a long route (over 300 km). Plan multiple breaks and check highway traffic, weather, and fuel availability — particularly in remote sections.

The trip starts at Mont-Laurier (Quebec) — coordinates 46.5500° N, -75.5000° E. The destination is Fort Frances (Ontario), at 48.6167° N, -93.4000° E.

Practical tips for the Mont-Laurier – Fort Frances drive

Terrain along the way

The route starts in Quebec — a province St. Lawrence valley framed by the Laurentians and the Appalachians — and reaches Fort Frances in Ontario, Great Lakes shoreline in the south, Canadian Shield forests across the north. The route also passes near Sault Ste. Marie (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 1535 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 Mont-Laurier – Fort Frances route

These cities are near the direct route between Mont-Laurier and Fort Frances. They may be useful as a stopover or alternate destination.

Routes with intermediate stops: Mont-Laurier → Sault Ste. Marie · Mont-Laurier → Thessalon · Mont-Laurier → Elliot Lake

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