Route from Wadena to Sedgewick

Distance from Wadena to Sedgewick

The straight-line distance between Wadena and Sedgewick is 543.7 km. The estimated road distance by car is around 614 km, with an indicative drive time of 6 h 50 min.

Trip cost and route type: Wadena – Sedgewick

Driving directions from Wadena to Sedgewick

The map shows the locations of Wadena (A) and Sedgewick (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 Wadena to Sedgewick

Real distance: 604.5 km  ·  Estimated time: 7 h 24 min

1. • Drive west on 1 Avenue North. 35 m
2. ← Turn left onto Main Street North/35. 139 m
3. → Turn right onto Pamela Wallin Drive/5. Continue on 5. 54.0 km
4. → Turn right onto Highway 6 North/5/6. 269 m
5. ← Turn left onto Highway 5/5. Continue on 5. 85.7 km
6. ← Turn left onto Veterans Memorial Highway/2/5. 5.4 km
7. • Bear right. 277 m
8. • Bear right onto Township Road 370/5. 42.1 km
9. ← Turn left onto 316. 6.5 km
10. → Turn right onto Patience Lake Road/394. 10.3 km
11. ← Turn left onto Zimmerman Road/394. 46 m
12. • Bear right onto 16. 7.8 km
13. • Keep right to take 11/16/Circle Drive. 5.6 km
14. • Keep right to take 11th Street. 552 m
15. ← Turn left onto 11th Street West. 4.3 km
16. → Turn right onto 7/Highway 7. 1.8 km
17. • Take the exit on the left. 73 m
18. ← Turn left onto 14/7/22nd Street West. Continue on 14. 153.9 km
19. ← Turn left onto Highway 14/14. 222.0 km
20. → Turn right onto 50 Street. 584 m
21. Show all 20 steps ↓

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Estimate trip cost: Wadena – Sedgewick

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 Wadena to Sedgewick

The straight-line distance between Wadena (Saskatchewan) and Sedgewick (Alberta) is about 543.7 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: Wadena – Sedgewick

The route from Wadena to Sedgewick connects Saskatchewan to Alberta. The straight-line distance is about 543.7 km, with an estimated road distance of 614 km — a long route (over 300 km). Plan multiple breaks and check highway traffic, weather, and fuel availability — particularly in remote sections. Use the live planner for an up-to-date track, turn-by-turn directions, and a trip-cost estimate.

The trip starts at Wadena (Saskatchewan) — coordinates 51.9458° N, -103.8010° E. The destination is Sedgewick (Alberta), at 52.7725° N, -111.6970° E.

Practical tips for the Wadena – Sedgewick 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 Sedgewick in Alberta, prairie in the south rising into the Canadian Rockies in the west. The route also passes near Maymont (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 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 Wadena – Sedgewick route

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Routes with intermediate stops: Wadena → Maymont · Wadena → Radisson · Wadena → Borden

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