Route from Sainte-Catherine to Fort Frances

Distance from Sainte-Catherine to Fort Frances

The straight-line distance between Sainte-Catherine and Fort Frances is 1540 km. The estimated road distance by car is around 1740 km, with an indicative drive time of 19 h 20 min.

Trip cost and route type: Sainte-Catherine – Fort Frances

Driving directions from Sainte-Catherine to Fort Frances

The map shows the locations of Sainte-Catherine (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.

Prefer another app? Open in Google Maps ↗

Driving directions from Sainte-Catherine to Fort Frances

Real distance: 2,014.6 km  ·  Estimated time: 25 h 39 min

1. • Drive north on Rue Jean-Paul-Riopelle. 109 m
2. ← Turn left onto Boulevard Saint-Laurent. 1.0 km
3. ← Turn left onto Rue Jean-Lachaîne. 613 m
4. → Turn right onto 132/Route 132. 644 m
5. ← Turn left onto 730/Autoroute 730. 3.1 km
6. • Keep right to take 30 Ouest toward Vandreuil-Dorion. 40.5 km
7. • Keep right to take exit 5 onto 401 toward Toronto. 458 m
8. • Keep left to take 401 toward Toronto. 106.3 km
9. • Take exit 750 onto CR 31/County Road 31 toward Winchester/Morrisburg. 496 m
10. → Turn right onto County Road 31/CR 31. 24.4 km
11. ← Turn left onto County Road 43/CR 43. 19.7 km
12. • Bear left to stay on County Road 43. 2.6 km
13. → Take the 416 North ramp toward Ottawa. 39.8 km
14. • Keep left to take exit 75A onto 417 West toward Kanata/Pembroke. 282.8 km
15. ↺ Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto 17/McConnell Street/Rue McConnell. 44 m
16. ↺ Exit the roundabout onto 17/McConnell Street/Rue McConnell. Continue on 17. 58.7 km
17. • Take the 11/17 exit toward North Bay. 4.2 km
18. • Take the 11 exit toward Timmins/Cochrane/Canadian Forces Base North Bay. 370.1 km
19. ← Turn left onto 11/Highway 11. Continue on 11. 613.3 km
20. • Take the 11 West/17 West exit toward Thunder Bay. 107.9 km
21. • Bear right toward 102 West/Dawson Road. 32.9 km
22. → Turn right onto 11/17/Highway 11/17. 21.0 km
23. ← Turn left onto 11/Highway 11. Continue on 11. 278.7 km
24. → Turn right onto Second Street East. 2.0 km
25. → Turn right onto Portage Avenue. 515 m
26. ← Turn left onto Sixth Street East. 338 m
27. → Turn right onto Walker Avenue. 17 m
28. Show all 27 steps ↓

Standard car route without avoiding highways. For advanced options (motorcycle, bicycle, transit, avoid tolls) use the live planner above.

Estimate trip cost: Sainte-Catherine – Fort Frances

Indicative estimates based on ~1740 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 Sainte-Catherine to Fort Frances

The straight-line distance between Sainte-Catherine (Quebec) and Fort Frances (Ontario) is about 1540 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: Sainte-Catherine – Fort Frances

Looking for directions from Sainte-Catherine to Fort Frances? The estimated road distance is 1740 km (1540 km straight line), with an indicative drive time of 19 h 20 min. A long route (over 300 km) that connects Quebec to Ontario. Plan multiple breaks and check highway traffic, weather, and fuel availability — particularly in remote sections. Choose the transport mode in the live planner to get the detailed track.

The trip starts at Sainte-Catherine (Quebec) — coordinates 45.4000° N, -73.5800° E. The destination is Fort Frances (Ontario), at 48.6167° N, -93.4000° E.

Practical tips for the Sainte-Catherine – 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 1740 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.

Related tools

Cities along the Sainte-Catherine – Fort Frances route

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

Routes with intermediate stops: Sainte-Catherine → Sault Ste. Marie · Sainte-Catherine → Thessalon · Sainte-Catherine → Elliot Lake

Related routes

From Sainte-Catherine to other cities:

To Fort Frances from other cities:

From Fort Frances to intermediate cities:

All info about Sainte-Catherine →  ·  All info about Fort Frances →

Popular routes from Quebec

Most-searched routes from Quebec, ranked by popularity.

All cities of Quebec →

Frequently asked questions: Sainte-Catherine – Fort Frances