Route from Southey to Wetaskiwin

Distance from Southey to Wetaskiwin

The straight-line distance between Southey and Wetaskiwin is 647.9 km. The estimated road distance by car is around 732 km, with an indicative drive time of 8 h 8 min.

Trip cost and route type: Southey – Wetaskiwin

Driving directions from Southey to Wetaskiwin

The map shows the locations of Southey (A) and Wetaskiwin (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 Southey to Wetaskiwin

Real distance: 765.2 km  ·  Estimated time: 9 h 32 min

1. • Drive west. 90 m
2. ← Turn left onto Milton Street. 335 m
3. ← Turn left onto Roderick Avenue. 160 m
4. → Turn right onto Cowper Street. 99 m
5. ← Turn left onto Assiniboia Avenue. 617 m
6. → Turn right onto CanAm Highway/6. 443 m
7. → Turn right onto Highway 22/22. 26.6 km
8. → Turn right onto Highway 20/20. Continue on 20. 65.0 km
9. ← Turn left onto Highway 15/15. Continue on 15. 143.1 km
10. ← Turn left onto Mckenzie Street/15. Continue on 15. 66.8 km
11. → Turn right onto Highway 4/4. 16.6 km
12. ← Turn left onto Highway 31/31. 93.6 km
13. → Turn right onto Highway 21/21/31. 13.6 km
14. ← Turn left onto Pacific Avenue/21/31/51. Continue on 31. 77.9 km
15. ← Turn left onto Highway 14/14. 210.2 km
16. → Turn right. 5 m
17. • Keep left at the fork. 5 m
18. ← Turn left. 88 m
19. • Bear right onto Highway 13/13. Continue on 13. 17.4 km
20. ↺ Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit toward 13 West/Wetaskiwin. 29.1 km
21. ← Turn left onto 47 Street. 1.3 km
22. → Turn right onto 49 Street. 150 m
23. → Turn right onto 50 Avenue. 251 m
24. ← Turn left onto 51 Street. 53 m
25. → Turn right. 48 m
26. Show all 25 steps ↓

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Estimate trip cost: Southey – Wetaskiwin

Indicative estimates based on ~732 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 Southey to Wetaskiwin

The straight-line distance between Southey (Saskatchewan) and Wetaskiwin (Alberta) is about 647.9 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: Southey – Wetaskiwin

Planning a trip from Southey to Wetaskiwin means budgeting around 732 km on the road and an indicative drive time of 8 h 8 min by car. The route connects Saskatchewan to Alberta and falls into a long route (over 300 km). Plan multiple breaks and check highway traffic, weather, and fuel availability — particularly in remote sections.

The trip starts at Southey (Saskatchewan) — coordinates 50.9450° N, -104.5030° E. The destination is Wetaskiwin (Alberta), at 52.9694° N, -113.3770° E.

Practical tips for the Southey – Wetaskiwin 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 Wetaskiwin in Alberta, prairie in the south rising into the Canadian Rockies in the west. The route also passes near Plenty (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 732 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 Southey – Wetaskiwin route

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

Routes with intermediate stops: Southey → Plenty · Southey → Luseland · Southey → Unity

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