How far is it from Barrhead, AB, to Nelson, BC, ?

The distance between Barrhead, AB, and Nelson, BC, is 1027 km by road.

How long does it take to drive from Barrhead, AB, to Nelson, BC, ?

The drive from Barrhead, AB, to Nelson, BC, takes approximately 13 h by car.

The fastest route from Barrhead, AB, to Nelson, BC, covers 1027 km with a driving time of approximately 13 h.

Nelson, BC lies roughly to the south of Barrhead, AB.

The drive from Barrhead, AB to Nelson, BC mainly follows 2, 22, CN 3. The longest single stretch is 368 km on 2.

Towns on the route from Barrhead, AB to Nelson, BC include Edmonton, Calgary, Crowsnest Pass, Cranbrook, Salmo.

Distance: 1027 kmDuration: 13 h

Driving from Barrhead, AB to Nelson, BC takes about 13 h via 2. The distance is 1027 km. The straight-line distance is 551 km. Driving directions

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The return trip from Nelson, BC to Barrhead, AB covers roughly the same distance, 1027 km.

No notable attractions were found along this route.

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Distance and drive time are computed from OpenStreetMap road data with the OSRM routing engine. Updated October 5, 2026.

How far is it from Barrhead, AB, {fromState} to Nelson, BC, {toState}?: The distance between Barrhead, AB, {fromState} and Nelson, BC, {toState} is 1027 km by road.
How long does it take to drive from Barrhead, AB, {fromState} to Nelson, BC, {toState}?: The drive from Barrhead, AB, {fromState} to Nelson, BC, {toState} takes approximately 13 h by car.
What is the best route from Barrhead, AB, {fromState} to Nelson, BC, {toState}?: The fastest route from Barrhead, AB, {fromState} to Nelson, BC, {toState} covers 1027 km with a driving time of approximately 13 h.
Which direction is Nelson, BC from Barrhead, AB?: Nelson, BC lies roughly to the south of Barrhead, AB.
Which roads does the route from Barrhead, AB to Nelson, BC follow?: The drive from Barrhead, AB to Nelson, BC mainly follows 2, 22, CN 3. The longest single stretch is 368 km on 2.
Which towns do you pass between Barrhead, AB and Nelson, BC?: Towns on the route from Barrhead, AB to Nelson, BC include Edmonton, Calgary, Crowsnest Pass, Cranbrook, Salmo.