Route from Wadena to Waskatenau

Distance from Wadena to Waskatenau

The straight-line distance between Wadena and Waskatenau is 646.1 km. The estimated road distance by car is around 730 km, with an indicative drive time of 8 h 7 min.

Trip cost and route type: Wadena – Waskatenau

Driving directions from Wadena to Waskatenau

The map shows the locations of Wadena (A) and Waskatenau (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 Waskatenau

Real distance: 728.9 km  ·  Estimated time: 8 h 52 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. Continue on 5. 53.3 km
9. • Take the exit toward McOrmond Drive. 11.8 km
10. → Turn right onto Wanuskewin Road. 516 m
11. ← Turn left onto 71st Street. 5.5 km
12. → Turn right onto 16/Yellowhead Route/Route Yellowhead. Continue on 16/Yellowhead Route. 125.9 km
13. • Keep left to take 16/40. 4.0 km
14. • Keep right to stay on 16 toward Lloydminster. 304.3 km
15. → Turn right onto 15/855. 2.1 km
16. ← Turn left onto 49 Avenue/15. Continue on 15. 34.4 km
17. → Turn right onto 48 Street/831. 39.1 km
18. ↺ Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit toward 28 East/Cold Lake. 444 m
19. → Turn right onto Range Road 193A. 296 m
20. ← Turn left onto 53 Avenue. 56 m
21. → Turn right. 33 m
22. Show all 21 steps ↓

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Estimate trip cost: Wadena – Waskatenau

Indicative estimates based on ~730 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 Waskatenau

The straight-line distance between Wadena (Saskatchewan) and Waskatenau (Alberta) is about 646.1 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 – Waskatenau

Driving directions from Wadena to Waskatenau: estimated road distance 730 km, indicative time about 8 h 7 min by car. The route connects Saskatchewan to Alberta — 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 with turn-by-turn directions.

The trip starts at Wadena (Saskatchewan) — coordinates 51.9458° N, -103.8010° E. The destination is Waskatenau (Alberta), at 54.0975° N, -112.7840° E.

Practical tips for the Wadena – Waskatenau 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 Waskatenau in Alberta, prairie in the south rising into the Canadian Rockies in the west. The route also passes near Lakeview (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 730 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 – Waskatenau route

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Routes with intermediate stops: Wadena → Lakeview · Wadena → Delmas · Wadena → North Battleford

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