Route from Richmound to Silverton

Distance from Richmound to Silverton

The straight-line distance between Richmound and Silverton is 543.2 km. The estimated road distance by car is around 614 km, with an indicative drive time of 6 h 49 min.

Trip cost and route type: Richmound – Silverton

Driving directions from Richmound to Silverton

The map shows the locations of Richmound (A) and Silverton (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 Richmound to Silverton

Real distance: 892.2 km  ·  Estimated time: 11 h 34 min

1. • Drive north. 1.1 km
2. ← Turn left onto 371/635. 11.2 km
3. → Turn right to stay on 371. 15.5 km
4. ← Turn left onto Buffalo Trail/41. 76.4 km
5. → Turn right onto Range Road 61A. 3.2 km
6. ← Turn left onto South Boundary Road Southwest. 2.4 km
7. ← Turn left onto 3/Gershaw Drive Southwest. 180.2 km
8. • Keep left to stay on 3 toward Fort Macleod/Crowsnest Pass/Calgary. 88.0 km
9. ↑ Keep straight to take Crowsnest Highway. 264.3 km
10. • Take the 3 West exit toward Creston/Nelson. 33.2 km
11. ← Turn left onto Erickson Road. 4.3 km
12. → Turn right onto Creston-Rykerts Highway/BC 21. 3.9 km
13. ← Turn left onto CN 3/Crowsnest Highway. 78.6 km
14. • Bear left onto CN 3/BC 6/Crowsnest Highway. Continue on CN 3/Crowsnest Highway. 10.3 km
15. • Take the exit toward Castlegar/Grand Fork. 76 m
16. • Bear right onto CN 3/Crowsnest Highway. 25.8 km
17. • Take the 3A North exit toward Nelson. 19.6 km
18. ← Turn left toward Slocan/New Denver/Naksup. 72.8 km
19. ← Turn left onto 2nd Street. 89 m
20. → Turn right onto Hume Street. 9 m
21. Show all 20 steps ↓

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Estimate trip cost: Richmound – Silverton

Indicative estimates based on ~614 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 Richmound to Silverton

The straight-line distance between Richmound (Saskatchewan) and Silverton (British Columbia) is about 543.2 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: Richmound – Silverton

The trip from Richmound to Silverton covers about 614 km on the road (543.2 km straight line). Plan multiple breaks and check highway traffic, weather, and fuel availability — particularly in remote sections. The route connects Saskatchewan to British Columbia 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 Richmound (Saskatchewan) — coordinates 50.4460° N, -109.7630° E. The destination is Silverton (British Columbia), at 49.9508° N, -117.3580° E.

Practical tips for the Richmound – Silverton 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 Silverton in British Columbia, mountainous, with the Coast Mountains, the Rockies, and a long Pacific coastline. The route also passes near Stavely (Alberta).

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 614 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 Richmound – Silverton route

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

Routes with intermediate stops: Richmound → Stavely · Richmound → Claresholm · Richmound → Nanton

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