Route from Shawinigan-Sud to Saint-Jean-sur-le-Lac

Distance from Shawinigan-Sud to Saint-Jean-sur-le-Lac

The straight-line distance between Shawinigan-Sud and Saint-Jean-sur-le-Lac is 216.5 km. The estimated road distance by car is around 245 km, with an indicative drive time of 2 h 43 min.

Trip cost and route type: Shawinigan-Sud – Saint-Jean-sur-le-Lac

Driving directions from Shawinigan-Sud to Saint-Jean-sur-le-Lac

The map shows the locations of Shawinigan-Sud (A) and Saint-Jean-sur-le-Lac (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 Shawinigan-Sud to Saint-Jean-sur-le-Lac

Real distance: 342.2 km  ·  Estimated time: 5 h 36 min

1. • Drive northeast on Rue Régis. 69 m
2. ← Turn left onto Avenue du Capitaine-Veilleux. 612 m
3. • Take the 157 exit. 2.1 km
4. ↺ Enter the roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto Boulevard Pie-XII/153. 62 m
5. ↺ Exit the roundabout onto Boulevard Pie-XII/153. Continue on 153. 8.2 km
6. ← Turn left onto Rue Principale/153. 707 m
7. → Turn right onto Boulevard Trudel Ouest/153. Continue on 153. 13.5 km
8. ← Turn left onto 1e Rang Sud/153. Continue on 153. 17.1 km
9. → Turn right onto Rue Sainte-Anne/138. Continue on 138. 4.6 km
10. ↺ Enter the roundabout and take the 3rd exit. 71 m
11. ↺ Exit the roundabout. 105 m
12. • Keep right to take 40/Autoroute Félix-Leclerc. 32.0 km
13. • Take exit 144 onto 158 toward Berthierville/Saint-Gabriel. 429 m
14. → Turn right onto Avenue Gilles-Villeneuve/158. Continue on 158. 4.8 km
15. ↺ Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto rang de la Rivière-Bayonne sud/345. 13 m
16. ↺ Exit the roundabout onto rang de la Rivière-Bayonne sud/345. Continue on 345. 8.6 km
17. ← Turn left onto Rang du Ruisseau. 12.0 km
18. ← Turn left onto 1er Rang. 2.4 km
19. → Turn right onto Route de Sainte-Béatrix. 4.3 km
20. ← Turn left onto Rang Kildare/348. Continue on 348. 14.8 km
21. ← Turn left onto 1re Avenue/337/341/348. Continue on 337. 5.1 km
22. → Turn right onto Route 125/125. 22.7 km
23. ← Turn left onto Chemin de Chertsey. 12.5 km
24. → Turn right onto Chemin Fridolin-Simard. 2.0 km
25. • Bear right onto Chemin Masson. 397 m
26. ← Turn left onto Chemin de Sainte-Marguerite/370. Continue on 370. 11.9 km
27. → Turn right onto Rue du Bourg-Joli. 208 m
28. → Turn right to take the 15 ramp. 45.1 km
29. ↺ Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto 117/Route 117. 32.4 km
30. ↺ Exit the roundabout onto 117/Route 117. Continue on 117. 14.1 km
31. ↺ Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto 117/Route 117. 5.7 km
32. ↺ Exit the roundabout onto 117/Route 117. Continue on 117. 63.0 km
33. ← Turn left onto Chemin de l'Église Sud. 263 m
34. ← Turn left onto Rue du Roseau. 173 m
35. Show all 34 steps ↓

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

Estimate trip cost: Shawinigan-Sud – Saint-Jean-sur-le-Lac

Indicative estimates based on ~245 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 Shawinigan-Sud to Saint-Jean-sur-le-Lac

The straight-line distance between Shawinigan-Sud (Quebec) and Saint-Jean-sur-le-Lac (Quebec) is about 216.5 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: Shawinigan-Sud – Saint-Jean-sur-le-Lac

The route from Shawinigan-Sud to Saint-Jean-sur-le-Lac stays within Quebec. The straight-line distance is about 216.5 km, with an estimated road distance of 245 km — a medium-distance route (100–300 km). Plan at least one stop and check fuel before departure. Use the live planner for an up-to-date track, turn-by-turn directions, and a trip-cost estimate.

Practical tips for the Shawinigan-Sud – Saint-Jean-sur-le-Lac drive

Terrain along the way

The route stays within Quebec, St. Lawrence valley framed by the Laurentians and the Appalachians.

When to leave

For a medium-distance trip, leaving before 07:00 or after 10:00 helps you avoid urban congestion. Friday afternoons and Sunday returns often slow the major highways.

Alternatives

For this route of about 245 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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