Route from Drake to Portage La Prairie

Distance from Drake to Portage La Prairie

The straight-line distance between Drake and Portage La Prairie is 511 km. The estimated road distance by car is around 577 km, with an indicative drive time of 6 h 25 min.

Trip cost and route type: Drake – Portage La Prairie

Driving directions from Drake to Portage La Prairie

The map shows the locations of Drake (A) and Portage La Prairie (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 Portage La Prairie

Real distance: 581.7 km  ·  Estimated time: 6 h 59 min

1. • Drive east on Howard Street. 390 m
2. ← Turn left onto Highway 20/20. 10.3 km
3. → Turn right onto 16/Trans Canada Highway: Yellowhead Route. Continue on 16. 195.2 km
4. → Turn right onto Yorkton Truck Bypass/52A. 3.1 km
5. ← Turn left onto 52. 4.3 km
6. → Turn right onto 10A. 1.9 km
7. ← Turn left onto 10/Queen Street. 103.7 km
8. ← Turn left onto Provincial Trunk Highway 45/PTH 45. Continue on PTH 45. 59.7 km
9. → Turn right onto Provincial Trunk Highway 21/PTH 21. 14.3 km
10. ← Turn left onto PTH 16/Yellowhead Highway/Route Yellowhead. 53.4 km
11. • Take the 16 East exit toward Winnipeg. 6.2 km
12. ← Turn left onto PTH 16/Yellowhead Highway/Route Yellowhead. Continue on PTH 16. 115.6 km
13. ← Turn left onto PTH 1 East/Trans-Canada Highway/Yellowhead Highway/Trans-Canada Highway/Route Transcanadienne/Trans-Canada Highway. Continue on PTH 1 East/Trans-Canada Highway/Yellowhead Highway/Trans-Canada Highway/Trans-Canada Highway. 6.6 km
14. • Take the 1A exit toward Portage la Prairie. 628 m
15. ↺ Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit toward 1A East/Portage la Prairie. 5.5 km
16. → Turn right onto Tupper Street South. 53 m
17. → Turn right. 46 m
18. Show all 17 steps ↓

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Estimate trip cost: Drake – Portage La Prairie

Indicative estimates based on ~577 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 Portage La Prairie

The straight-line distance between Drake (Saskatchewan) and Portage La Prairie (Manitoba) is about 511 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 – Portage La Prairie

The distance from Drake to Portage La Prairie is estimated at 577 km on a mixed road profile, starting from 511 km straight line. It is a long route (over 300 km) that connects Saskatchewan to Manitoba. Plan multiple breaks and check highway traffic, weather, and fuel availability — particularly in remote sections. Calculate the current route with the live planner for detailed instructions.

The trip starts at Drake (Saskatchewan) — coordinates 51.7472° N, -105.0110° E. The destination is Portage La Prairie (Manitoba), at 49.9728° N, -98.2919° E.

Practical tips for the Drake – Portage La Prairie 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 Portage La Prairie in Manitoba, prairie and lake country, with thousands of lakes and rivers. The route also passes near Langenburg (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 577 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 – Portage La Prairie route

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

Routes with intermediate stops: Drake → Langenburg · Drake → Churchbridge · Drake → Russell

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