Route from Punnichy to Eckville

Distance from Punnichy to Eckville

The straight-line distance between Punnichy and Eckville is 699.4 km. The estimated road distance by car is around 790 km, with an indicative drive time of 8 h 47 min.

Trip cost and route type: Punnichy – Eckville

Driving directions from Punnichy to Eckville

The map shows the locations of Punnichy (A) and Eckville (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 Punnichy to Eckville

Real distance: 804.1 km  ·  Estimated time: 9 h 24 min

1. • Drive northeast on Queen Street. 502 m
2. → Turn right onto Highway 640. 157 m
3. ← Turn left onto Highway 15/15. 17.0 km
4. → Turn right onto CanAm Highway/6/15. 2.6 km
5. ← Turn left onto Highway 15/15. 32.6 km
6. → Turn right onto Highway 15/15/20. 9.7 km
7. ← Turn left onto Highway 15/15. Continue on 15. 143.1 km
8. ← Turn left onto Mckenzie Street/15. Continue on 15. 66.8 km
9. → Turn right onto Highway 4/4. 4.9 km
10. ← Turn left onto 7/Highway 7. 339.2 km
11. → Turn right onto Range Road 201/56. Continue on 56. 42.0 km
12. ← Turn left onto Highway 590/590. Continue on 590. 52.3 km
13. → Turn right onto Highway 816/816. 10.2 km
14. ← Turn left onto Highway 42/42. Continue on Highway 42. 24.4 km
15. → Turn right. 32 m
16. ← Turn left. 35 m
17. → Turn right onto Highway 42/42. 3.1 km
18. ↺ Enter Highway 2A and take the 1st exit onto Township Road 370/592. 15.4 km
19. → Turn right onto Range Road 14/781. Continue on Range Road 14. 15.3 km
20. ↺ Enter the roundabout and take the 3rd exit toward 11 West/Benalto. 19.0 km
21. → Turn right onto Highway 766/766. 3.8 km
22. → Turn right. 34 m
23. Show all 22 steps ↓

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Estimate trip cost: Punnichy – Eckville

Indicative estimates based on ~790 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 Punnichy to Eckville

The straight-line distance between Punnichy (Saskatchewan) and Eckville (Alberta) is about 699.4 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: Punnichy – Eckville

From Punnichy to Eckville the estimated road distance is roughly 790 km (699.4 km straight line). The trip connects Saskatchewan to Alberta and is a long route (over 300 km). Plan multiple breaks and check highway traffic, weather, and fuel availability — particularly in remote sections. The live planner provides turn-by-turn instructions, indicative arrival time, and a fuel-or-electricity cost estimate.

The trip starts at Punnichy (Saskatchewan) — coordinates 51.3720° N, -104.2930° E. The destination is Eckville (Alberta), at 52.3622° N, -114.3610° E.

Practical tips for the Punnichy – Eckville 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 Eckville 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 790 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 Punnichy – Eckville route

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

Routes with intermediate stops: Punnichy → Luseland · Punnichy → Plenty · Punnichy → Denzil

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