Route from Drake to Val Quentin

Distance from Drake to Val Quentin

The straight-line distance between Drake and Val Quentin is 665.7 km. The estimated road distance by car is around 752 km, with an indicative drive time of 8 h 21 min.

Trip cost and route type: Drake – Val Quentin

Driving directions from Drake to Val Quentin

The map shows the locations of Drake (A) and Val Quentin (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 Drake to Val Quentin

Real distance: 754.5 km  ·  Estimated time: 9 h 27 min

1. • Drive east on Howard Street. 390 m
2. ← Turn left onto Highway 20/20. 10.3 km
3. ← Turn left onto 16/20/Trans Canada Highway: Yellowhead Route. Continue on 16. 98.7 km
4. → Turn right onto 316. 14.6 km
5. ← Turn left onto Township Road 370/5. Continue on 5. 11.2 km
6. • Take the exit toward McOrmond Drive. 11.8 km
7. → Turn right onto Wanuskewin Road. 515 m
8. ← Turn left onto 71st Street. 5.5 km
9. → Turn right onto 16/Yellowhead Route/Route Yellowhead. Continue on 16/Yellowhead Route. 125.9 km
10. • Keep left to take 16/40. 4.0 km
11. • Keep left to take 4 South toward Battleford/Swift Current. 2.3 km
12. → Turn right onto Poundmaker Trail/40. 360.1 km
13. • Keep right to take 216 North/Anthony Henday Drive. 21.1 km
14. • Take exit 46B-A onto 15/Manning Drive toward Fort Saskatchewan. 848 m
15. • Keep right to take exit 46B onto 15 North toward Fort Saskatchewan. 3.5 km
16. • Take the exit on the left. 256 m
17. ← Turn left onto 195 Avenue NW. 3.2 km
18. → Turn right onto 50 Street NW. 6.5 km
19. ← Turn left onto 259 Avenue NW/37. 26.4 km
20. ↺ Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit toward 37 West/Onoway. 28.5 km
21. ← Turn left onto Range Road 23. 1.0 km
22. ← Turn left toward Edmonton. 5.6 km
23. → Turn right toward Alberta Beach. 9.7 km
24. → Turn right onto Range Road 33. 1.2 km
25. ← Turn left onto 50 Avenue. 326 m
26. Show all 25 steps ↓

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Estimate trip cost: Drake – Val Quentin

Indicative estimates based on ~752 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 Drake to Val Quentin

The straight-line distance between Drake (Saskatchewan) and Val Quentin (Alberta) is about 665.7 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: Drake – Val Quentin

The journey from Drake to Val Quentin covers roughly 752 km on the road, equal to 665.7 km straight line. The trip connects Saskatchewan to Alberta and is classified as a long route (over 300 km). Plan multiple breaks and check highway traffic, weather, and fuel availability — particularly in remote sections. Open the interactive planner for the route map, turns, and a fuel-or-EV cost calculator.

The trip starts at Drake (Saskatchewan) — coordinates 51.7472° N, -105.0110° E. The destination is Val Quentin (Alberta), at 53.6692° N, -114.3780° E.

Practical tips for the Drake – Val Quentin drive

Terrain along the way

The route starts in Saskatchewan — a province prairie to the south and boreal forest, lakes, and Shield country to the north — and reaches Val Quentin in Alberta, prairie in the south rising into the Canadian Rockies in the west. The route also passes near Neilburg (Saskatchewan).

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 752 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 Drake – Val Quentin route

These cities are near the direct route between Drake and Val Quentin. They may be useful as a stopover or alternate destination.

Routes with intermediate stops: Drake → Neilburg · Drake → Marsden · Drake → Macklin

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