Route from Shawinigan to Notre-Dame-du-Lac

Distance from Shawinigan to Notre-Dame-du-Lac

The straight-line distance between Shawinigan and Notre-Dame-du-Lac is 321.1 km. The estimated road distance by car is around 363 km, with an indicative drive time of 4 h 2 min.

Trip cost and route type: Shawinigan – Notre-Dame-du-Lac

Driving directions from Shawinigan to Notre-Dame-du-Lac

The map shows the locations of Shawinigan (A) and Notre-Dame-du-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 to Notre-Dame-du-Lac

Real distance: 399.4 km  ·  Estimated time: 5 h 34 min

1. • Drive southeast on Rue Lavergne. 731 m
2. ← Turn left onto Boulevard des Hetres. 8.2 km
3. ← Turn left onto Avenue Chahoon. 232 m
4. • Bear right onto Avenue Chahoon/153. Continue on 153. 1.2 km
5. • Bear right onto Chemin des Dubois. 2.6 km
6. → Turn right onto Route de Lac-à-la-Tortue/359. Continue on 359. 26.3 km
7. ← Turn left to take the 40 ramp. 93.3 km
8. • Take exit 305-S onto 540 Sud/20/Autoroute Duplessis Sud toward Pont Pierre-Laporte. 4.3 km
9. • Keep right to take exit 9 onto 73 Sud/20 toward Pont Pierre-Laporte/Montréal. 4.0 km
10. • Keep left to take exit 131-E onto 20 Est toward Rivière-du-Loup/Lévis (Centre-Ville). 793 m
11. • Keep right to take exit 314 onto Chemin du Sault. 482 m
12. • Keep left to take Chemin du Sault. 340 m
13. • Keep left to take 20 Est toward Rivière-du-Loup/Lévis (Centre-Ville). 184.5 km
14. • Keep right to take 85/Autoroute Claude-Béchard. 13.4 km
15. • Keep left to stay on 85. 57.3 km
16. • Take exit 29 onto Rue de L'Église/Rue Commerciale Sud toward Saint-Eusèbe. 396 m
17. → Turn right onto Rue Jacques-Dubé. 141 m
18. → Turn right onto Rue de l'Église. 499 m
19. → Turn right onto Chemin du Lac. 307 m
20. Show all 19 steps ↓

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Estimate trip cost: Shawinigan – Notre-Dame-du-Lac

Indicative estimates based on ~363 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 to Notre-Dame-du-Lac

The straight-line distance between Shawinigan (Quebec) and Notre-Dame-du-Lac (Quebec) is about 321.1 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 – Notre-Dame-du-Lac

Looking for directions from Shawinigan to Notre-Dame-du-Lac? The estimated road distance is 363 km (321.1 km straight line), with an indicative drive time of 4 h 2 min. A long route (over 300 km) that stays within Quebec. 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.

Practical tips for the Shawinigan – Notre-Dame-du-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 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 363 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 Shawinigan – Notre-Dame-du-Lac route

These cities are near the direct route between Shawinigan and Notre-Dame-du-Lac. They may be useful as a stopover or alternate destination.

Routes with intermediate stops: Shawinigan → Montmagny · Shawinigan → Lamartine · Shawinigan → Moulin-Vallière

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