Route from Notre-Dame-des-Prairies to Rainy River

Distance from Notre-Dame-des-Prairies to Rainy River

The straight-line distance between Notre-Dame-des-Prairies and Rainy River is 1613 km. The estimated road distance by car is around 1823 km, with an indicative drive time of 20 h 15 min.

Trip cost and route type: Notre-Dame-des-Prairies – Rainy River

Driving directions from Notre-Dame-des-Prairies to Rainy River

The map shows the locations of Notre-Dame-des-Prairies (A) and Rainy River (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 Notre-Dame-des-Prairies to Rainy River

Real distance: 2,024.9 km  ·  Estimated time: 26 h 38 min

1. • Drive northeast on Avenue des Pervenches. 235 m
2. → Turn right onto Rang Sainte-Julie. 662 m
3. ← Turn left onto Boulevard Antonio-Barrette. 491 m
4. • Bear right onto 131/Route 131. 20.0 km
5. ↺ Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto 158/Route 158. 40 m
6. ↺ Exit the roundabout onto 158/Route 158. Continue on 158. 10.4 km
7. • Take exit 46 onto 158 Ouest toward Saint-Lin-Laurentides/Saint-Jérôme. 797 m
8. ↺ Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Rang de la Côte-Saint-Louis/158. 39 m
9. ↺ Exit the roundabout onto Rang de la Côte-Saint-Louis/158. Continue on 158. 7.4 km
10. → Turn right onto Route 335/335/337. 3.2 km
11. ← Turn left to stay on Route 335/335. 17.9 km
12. ← Turn left onto 10e Rang. 12.4 km
13. → Turn right onto Chemin des Hauteurs. 2.6 km
14. ← Turn left onto Chemin de Mont-Rolland. 4.8 km
15. → Turn right onto Boulevard des Monts. 1.8 km
16. ← Turn left onto Rue Rolland. 344 m
17. → Turn right onto Rue Saint-Joseph. 615 m
18. → Turn right onto Boulevard de Sainte-Adèle/117. Continue on 117. 18.2 km
19. → Turn right onto Chemin de la Rivière. 161 m
20. ← Turn left to take the 15 Nord ramp toward Mont-Tremblant. 28.4 km
21. ↺ Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto 117/Route 117. 32.4 km
22. ↺ Exit the roundabout onto 117/Route 117. Continue on 117. 14.1 km
23. ↺ Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto 117/Route 117. 5.7 km
24. ↺ Exit the roundabout onto 117/Route 117. Continue on 117. 342.6 km
25. ↺ Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto 117/Boulevard Tétrault. 8.3 km
26. ↺ Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto 117/3e Avenue. 23.7 km
27. ↺ Enter Rue Royale and take the 2nd exit onto 117/Rue Royale. 51 m
28. ↺ Exit the roundabout onto 117/Rue Royale. Continue on 117. 74.2 km
29. → Turn right onto 117/Route Osisko. 7.7 km
30. • Bear left onto 117. 1.2 km
31. • Take the exit. 3.7 km
32. ↺ Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto 117/Boulevard Rideau. 16.9 km
33. • Take the exit. 78.7 km
34. • Bear right onto 11/Highway 11. Continue on 11. 749.4 km
35. • Take the 11 West/17 West exit toward Thunder Bay. 107.9 km
36. • Bear right toward 102 West/Dawson Road. 32.9 km
37. → Turn right onto 11/17/Highway 11/17. 21.0 km
38. ← Turn left onto 11/Highway 11. Continue on 11. 278.7 km
39. → Turn right onto Second Street East. 2.9 km
40. • Keep left to take 11. 89.4 km
41. ← Turn left onto 2nd Street. 558 m
42. → Turn right onto River Avenue East. 74 m
43. Show all 42 steps ↓

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Estimate trip cost: Notre-Dame-des-Prairies – Rainy River

Indicative estimates based on ~1823 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 Notre-Dame-des-Prairies to Rainy River

The straight-line distance between Notre-Dame-des-Prairies (Quebec) and Rainy River (Ontario) is about 1613 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: Notre-Dame-des-Prairies – Rainy River

The trip from Notre-Dame-des-Prairies to Rainy River covers about 1823 km on the road (1613 km straight line). Plan multiple breaks and check highway traffic, weather, and fuel availability — particularly in remote sections. The route connects Quebec to Ontario and is classified as a long route (over 300 km). Click "Update route" for the latest track, turns, and fuel-cost estimate.

The trip starts at Notre-Dame-des-Prairies (Quebec) — coordinates 46.0500° N, -73.4333° E. The destination is Rainy River (Ontario), at 48.7167° N, -94.5667° E.

Practical tips for the Notre-Dame-des-Prairies – Rainy River drive

Terrain along the way

The route starts in Quebec — a province St. Lawrence valley framed by the Laurentians and the Appalachians — and reaches Rainy River 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 1823 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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Routes with intermediate stops: Notre-Dame-des-Prairies → Sault Ste. Marie · Notre-Dame-des-Prairies → Thessalon · Notre-Dame-des-Prairies → Elliot Lake

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