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

The distance between Crossfield, AB, and Nelson, BC, is 662 km by road.

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

The drive from Crossfield, AB, to Nelson, BC, takes approximately 8 h 45 min by car.

The fastest route from Crossfield, AB, to Nelson, BC, covers 662 km with a driving time of approximately 8 h 45 min.

Nelson, BC lies roughly to the south-west of Crossfield, AB.

The drive from Crossfield, AB to Nelson, BC mainly follows 2, 22, CN 3. The longest single stretch is 143 km on CN 3.

Towns on the route from Crossfield, AB to Nelson, BC include Okotoks, Crowsnest Pass, Cranbrook, Creston, Salmo.

Distance: 662 kmDuration: 8 h 45 min

Driving from Crossfield, AB to Nelson, BC takes about 8 h 45 min via CN 3. The distance is 662 km. The straight-line distance is 315 km. Driving directions

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The return trip from Nelson, BC to Crossfield, AB covers roughly the same distance, 662 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 1, 2026.

How far is it from Crossfield, AB, {fromState} to Nelson, BC, {toState}?: The distance between Crossfield, AB, {fromState} and Nelson, BC, {toState} is 662 km by road.
How long does it take to drive from Crossfield, AB, {fromState} to Nelson, BC, {toState}?: The drive from Crossfield, AB, {fromState} to Nelson, BC, {toState} takes approximately 8 h 45 min by car.
What is the best route from Crossfield, AB, {fromState} to Nelson, BC, {toState}?: The fastest route from Crossfield, AB, {fromState} to Nelson, BC, {toState} covers 662 km with a driving time of approximately 8 h 45 min.
Which direction is Nelson, BC from Crossfield, AB?: Nelson, BC lies roughly to the south-west of Crossfield, AB.
Which roads does the route from Crossfield, AB to Nelson, BC follow?: The drive from Crossfield, AB to Nelson, BC mainly follows 2, 22, CN 3. The longest single stretch is 143 km on CN 3.
Which towns do you pass between Crossfield, AB and Nelson, BC?: Towns on the route from Crossfield, AB to Nelson, BC include Okotoks, Crowsnest Pass, Cranbrook, Creston, Salmo.