Route from Shields to Entwistle

Distance from Shields to Entwistle

The straight-line distance between Shields and Entwistle is 611 km. The estimated road distance by car is around 690 km, with an indicative drive time of 7 h 40 min.

Trip cost and route type: Shields – Entwistle

Driving directions from Shields to Entwistle

The map shows the locations of Shields (A) and Entwistle (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 Shields to Entwistle

Real distance: 677.1 km  ·  Estimated time: 8 h 44 min

1. • Drive south on Mcmillan Crescent. 160 m
2. ← Turn left. 1.2 km
3. → Turn right. 5.6 km
4. → Turn right onto 11/Louis Riel Trail. 41.1 km
5. • Keep left to stay on 16/Circle Drive. 2.2 km
6. → Turn right to take the 16 west/11 north/Idylwyld Drive ramp toward 12 north. 2.2 km
7. • Keep left to take 16/Yellowhead Route toward The Battlefords. 129.4 km
8. • Keep left to take 16/40. 4.0 km
9. • Keep left to take 4 South toward Battleford/Swift Current. 2.3 km
10. → Turn right onto Poundmaker Trail/40. 360.1 km
11. • Keep left to take 216 West/Anthony Henday Drive. 10.9 km
12. • Keep left to stay on 216/Anthony Henday Drive NW. 11.4 km
13. • Take exit 12 onto Cameron Heights Drive toward Maskêkosihk Trail. 925 m
14. • Keep left toward Maskêkosihk Trail South. 39.9 km
15. → Turn right onto Range Road 23/770. 13.2 km
16. ← Turn left toward Jasper. 50.4 km
17. • Take exit 289 onto 16A West toward Entwistle/ Drayton Valley. 677 m
18. • Bear right onto 49 Street/16A. 404 m
19. ← Turn left onto 50 Avenue. 106 m
20. → Turn right onto 51 Street. 56 m
21. ← Turn left. 39 m
22. Show all 21 steps ↓

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Estimate trip cost: Shields – Entwistle

Indicative estimates based on ~690 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 Shields to Entwistle

The straight-line distance between Shields (Saskatchewan) and Entwistle (Alberta) is about 611 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: Shields – Entwistle

The route connects Saskatchewan to Alberta: from Shields to Entwistle you cover roughly 690 km on the road (geometric distance 611 km). A long route (over 300 km). Plan multiple breaks and check highway traffic, weather, and fuel availability — particularly in remote sections. The live planner calculates the optimal route with step-by-step instructions and trip cost.

The trip starts at Shields (Saskatchewan) — coordinates 51.8200° N, -106.4050° E. The destination is Entwistle (Alberta), at 53.5943° N, -114.9950° E.

Practical tips for the Shields – Entwistle 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 Entwistle in Alberta, prairie in the south rising into the Canadian Rockies in the west. The route also passes near Wainwright (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 690 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 Shields – Entwistle route

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Routes with intermediate stops: Shields → Wainwright · Shields → Hughenden · Shields → Amisk

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