Route from Southend to Rae

Distance from Southend to Rae

The straight-line distance between Southend and Rae is 1017.8 km. The estimated road distance by car is around 1150 km, with an indicative drive time of 12 h 47 min.

Trip cost and route type: Southend – Rae

Driving directions from Southend to Rae

The map shows the locations of Southend (A) and Rae (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 Southend to Rae

Real distance: 2,166.6 km  ·  Estimated time: 26 h 42 min

1. • Drive west. 60 m
2. • Bear left onto Geo Cook Senior Drive. 537 m
3. → Turn right onto 102. 294.9 km
4. → Turn right onto 936. 11.8 km
5. ← Turn left onto Randall Lake Road/921. 46.6 km
6. → Turn right to take the ramp. 329 m
7. → Turn right onto Elaine Lake Road/916. Continue on 916. 49.4 km
8. ← Turn left to stay on 916. 9.9 km
9. → Turn right onto Elaine Lake Road/916. 10.0 km
10. ← Turn left onto Dore Lake Highway/924. 39.2 km
11. → Turn right onto 55. 77.3 km
12. → Turn right onto Northern Woods & Water Route/4/55. Continue on Northern Woods & Water Route/55. 67.5 km
13. → Turn right onto Northern Woods & Water Route/26/55. 1.4 km
14. ← Turn left onto Northern Woods & Water Route/55. Continue on 55. 65.5 km
15. ← Turn left onto Highway 28/28. 19.8 km
16. → Turn right onto 50 Street/892. Continue on 892. 14.2 km
17. ↺ Enter the roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto Northern Woods & Water Route/55. 74 m
18. ↺ Exit the roundabout onto Northern Woods & Water Route/55. Continue on 55. 107.1 km
19. → Turn right onto Northern Woods & Water Route/36/55. Continue on 36/55. 17.8 km
20. ← Turn left onto Northern Woods & Water Route/55. 1.9 km
21. ← Turn left onto Northern Woods & Water Route/55. Continue on 55. 62.5 km
22. → Turn right onto Northern Woods & Water Route/55. 45.5 km
23. → Turn right onto Northern Woods & Water Route/2. 116.3 km
24. → Turn right onto Highway 88/88. 427.6 km
25. ← Turn left onto Highway 58/58. 56.4 km
26. → Turn right onto 35/Mackenzie Highway. 374.0 km
27. • Take the exit. 238.8 km
28. ← Turn left onto Monphwi Tili. 241 m
29. ← Turn left onto Edzo Tili. 265 m
30. • Bear right onto Edzgwo Tili. 6.2 km
31. → Turn right onto Donda Tili. 43 m
32. ← Turn left onto Edzo Tili. 63 m
33. ← Turn left. 160 m
34. → Turn right onto Bino Tili. 183 m
35. → Turn right onto Whagwe Tili. 157 m
36. Show all 35 steps ↓

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Estimate trip cost: Southend – Rae

Indicative estimates based on ~1150 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 Southend to Rae

The straight-line distance between Southend (Saskatchewan) and Rae (Northwest Territories) is about 1017.8 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: Southend – Rae

From Southend to Rae the estimated road distance is roughly 1150 km (1017.8 km straight line). The trip connects Saskatchewan to Northwest Territories 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 Southend (Saskatchewan) — coordinates 56.3333° N, -103.2330° E. The destination is Rae (Northwest Territories), at 62.8333° N, -116.0500° E.

Practical tips for the Southend – Rae 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 Rae in Northwest Territories, subarctic and lake-dotted, with the Mackenzie River and tundra to the north. The route also passes near Fort Chipewyan (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 1150 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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Routes with intermediate stops: Southend → Fort Chipewyan

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