How far is it from Ellison, BC, to High River, AB, ?

The distance between Ellison, BC, and High River, AB, is 656 km by road.

How long does it take to drive from Ellison, BC, to High River, AB, ?

The drive from Ellison, BC, to High River, AB, takes approximately 9 h 10 min by car.

What is the best route from Ellison, BC, to High River, AB, ?

The fastest route from Ellison, BC, to High River, AB, covers 656 km with a driving time of approximately 9 h 10 min.

Which direction is High River, AB from Ellison, BC?

High River, AB lies roughly to the east of Ellison, BC.

Which roads does the route from Ellison, BC to High River, AB follow?

The drive from Ellison, BC to High River, AB mainly follows BC 97, BC 97A, 1. The longest single stretch is 465 km on 1.

Which towns do you pass between Ellison, BC and High River, AB?

Towns on the route from Ellison, BC to High River, AB include Vernon, Sicamous, Golden, Banff, Calgary.

Ellison, BC High River, AB

Distance: 656 kmDuration: 9 h 10 min

Driving from Ellison, BC to High River, AB takes about 9 h 10 min via 1. The distance is 656 km. The straight-line distance is 393 km. Driving directions

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Driving directions55 · 656 km

1 Depart right onto Batta Forest Service Road 894 m
2 Turn right onto Farmers Drive 59 m
3 Turn left onto Upper Booth Road 2 km
4 Continue right onto Booth Road 2 km
5 At end of road, turn right onto Anderson Road 2 km
6 Turn left onto Teather Road 962 m
7 At end of road, turn right onto Old Vernon Road 2 km
8 At end of road, turn left onto Old Vernon Road 2 km
9 Turn right onto Highway 97 North 5 km
10 Continue straight onto Okanagan Highway 32 km
11 Continue straight onto 32 Street 2 km
12 Turn right onto 25 Avenue 402 m
13 Continue straight onto 29 Street 152 m

14 Turn right onto 30 Avenue 189 m
15 Turn left onto 27 Street 563 m
16 Continue straight onto 27th Street 819 m
17 Continue straight onto 27 Street 2 km
18 Take ramp straight 787 m
19 Merge slightly left onto Okanagan Highway 5 km
20 Continue straight onto Highway 97A 4 km
21 Continue straight onto Vernon-Sicamous Highway 13 km
22 Continue straight onto Highway 97A 10 km
23 Continue straight onto George Street 2 km
24 Continue straight onto Vernon-Sicamous Highway 515 m
25 Continue straight onto Highway 97A 10 km
26 Continue right onto Young Street 284 m
27 Continue straight onto Vernon-Sicamous Highway 835 m
28 Continue straight onto Highway 97A 8 km
29 Continue straight onto Vernon-Sicamous Highway 17 km
30 Continue straight onto Highway 97A 3 km
31 Continue straight onto Vernon-Sicamous Highway 188 m
32 Enter roundabout right onto Vernon-Sicamous Highway 34 m
33 Exit roundabout slightly right onto Vernon-Sicamous Highway 89 m
34 Take exit slightly right 55 m
35 Merge slightly left onto Trans-Canada Highway 462 km
36 Continue straight onto 16 Avenue NW 3 km
37 Take exit slightly right 2 km
38 Keep slightly right 416 m
39 Continue straight 628 m
40 Merge slightly left onto Stoney Trail SW 11 km
41 Keep slightly left onto Stoney Trail SW 3 km
42 Continue straight onto Tsuut'ina Trail 9 km
43 Continue straight onto Stoney Trail SW 8 km
44 Take exit slightly right 659 m
45 Keep slightly right 744 m
46 Merge slightly left onto Macleod Trail S 25 km
47 Take exit slightly right 456 m
48 Keep slightly right 216 m
49 Turn straight 692 m
50 Turn left onto Highway 2A 11 km
51 Continue straight onto Centre Street N 879 m
52 Keep slightly left onto Centre Street N 2 km
53 Turn right onto MacLeod Trail SW 230 m
54 Turn right 55 m
55 Arrive left

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The return trip from High River, AB to Ellison, BC covers roughly the same distance, 656 km.

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How far is it from Ellison, BC, {fromState} to High River, AB, {toState}?: The distance between Ellison, BC, {fromState} and High River, AB, {toState} is 656 km by road.
How long does it take to drive from Ellison, BC, {fromState} to High River, AB, {toState}?: The drive from Ellison, BC, {fromState} to High River, AB, {toState} takes approximately 9 h 10 min by car.
What is the best route from Ellison, BC, {fromState} to High River, AB, {toState}?: The fastest route from Ellison, BC, {fromState} to High River, AB, {toState} covers 656 km with a driving time of approximately 9 h 10 min.
Which direction is High River, AB from Ellison, BC?: High River, AB lies roughly to the east of Ellison, BC.
Which roads does the route from Ellison, BC to High River, AB follow?: The drive from Ellison, BC to High River, AB mainly follows BC 97, BC 97A, 1. The longest single stretch is 465 km on 1.
Which towns do you pass between Ellison, BC and High River, AB?: Towns on the route from Ellison, BC to High River, AB include Vernon, Sicamous, Golden, Banff, Calgary.

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