Route from Imperial to Bentley

Distance from Imperial to Bentley

The straight-line distance between Imperial and Bentley is 603.1 km. The estimated road distance by car is around 682 km, with an indicative drive time of 7 h 34 min.

Trip cost and route type: Imperial – Bentley

Driving directions from Imperial to Bentley

The map shows the locations of Imperial (A) and Bentley (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 Imperial to Bentley

Real distance: 724.4 km  ·  Estimated time: 8 h 21 min

1. • Drive west on Prince Street. 645 m
2. → Turn right onto Veterans Memorial Highway/2. 17.7 km
3. ← Turn left onto Highway 15/15. Continue on 15. 112.2 km
4. ← Turn left onto Mckenzie Street/15. Continue on 15. 66.8 km
5. → Turn right onto Highway 4/4. 4.9 km
6. ← Turn left onto 7/Highway 7. 376.0 km
7. → Turn right onto Range Road 235/21/27. Continue on 21. 42.0 km
8. ← Turn left onto Highway 590/590. 16.4 km
9. → Turn right onto Highway 816/816. 10.2 km
10. ← Turn left onto Highway 42/42. 23.0 km
11. → Take the 2 North ramp toward Red Deer. 20.4 km
12. • Take exit 405A onto 11A toward Sylvan Lake. 424 m
13. • Keep left to take 11A West toward Sylvan Lake. 285 m
14. ← Turn left onto Township Road 390/11A. 14.3 km
15. ↺ Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit toward 20 North/Bentley/Rimbey. 16.1 km
16. ↺ Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit toward Bentley/Lacombe. 556 m
17. ← Turn left onto 52 Street/12A. 215 m
18. → Turn right onto 50 Avenue/12A. 414 m
19. ← Turn left onto 50 Street. 182 m
20. Show all 19 steps ↓

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Estimate trip cost: Imperial – Bentley

Indicative estimates based on ~682 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 Imperial to Bentley

The straight-line distance between Imperial (Saskatchewan) and Bentley (Alberta) is about 603.1 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: Imperial – Bentley

The trip from Imperial to Bentley covers about 682 km on the road (603.1 km straight line). Plan multiple breaks and check highway traffic, weather, and fuel availability — particularly in remote sections. The route connects Saskatchewan to Alberta and is classified as a long route (over 300 km). Click "Update route" for the latest track, turns, and fuel-cost estimate.

The trip starts at Imperial (Saskatchewan) — coordinates 51.3440° N, -105.4430° E. The destination is Bentley (Alberta), at 52.4667° N, -114.0500° E.

Practical tips for the Imperial – Bentley 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 Bentley in Alberta, prairie in the south rising into the Canadian Rockies in the west. The route also passes near Luseland (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 682 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 Imperial – Bentley route

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

Routes with intermediate stops: Imperial → Luseland · Imperial → Denzil · Imperial → Macklin

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