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

The distance between Lethbridge, AB, and Nelson, BC, is 536 km by road.

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

The drive from Lethbridge, AB, to Nelson, BC, takes approximately 7 h 15 min by car.

The fastest route from Lethbridge, AB, to Nelson, BC, covers 536 km with a driving time of approximately 7 h 15 min.

Nelson, BC lies roughly to the west of Lethbridge, AB.

The drive from Lethbridge, AB to Nelson, BC mainly follows 3, CN 3, BC 6. The longest single stretch is 143 km on CN 3.

Towns on the route from Lethbridge, AB to Nelson, BC include Pincher Creek, Crowsnest Pass, Cranbrook, Creston, Salmo.

Distance: 536 kmDuration: 7 h 15 min

Driving from Lethbridge, AB to Nelson, BC takes about 7 h 15 min via CN 3. The distance is 536 km. The straight-line distance is 322 km. Driving directions

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The return trip from Nelson, BC to Lethbridge, AB covers roughly the same distance, 536 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 Lethbridge, AB, {fromState} to Nelson, BC, {toState}?: The distance between Lethbridge, AB, {fromState} and Nelson, BC, {toState} is 536 km by road.
How long does it take to drive from Lethbridge, AB, {fromState} to Nelson, BC, {toState}?: The drive from Lethbridge, AB, {fromState} to Nelson, BC, {toState} takes approximately 7 h 15 min by car.
What is the best route from Lethbridge, AB, {fromState} to Nelson, BC, {toState}?: The fastest route from Lethbridge, AB, {fromState} to Nelson, BC, {toState} covers 536 km with a driving time of approximately 7 h 15 min.
Which direction is Nelson, BC from Lethbridge, AB?: Nelson, BC lies roughly to the west of Lethbridge, AB.
Which roads does the route from Lethbridge, AB to Nelson, BC follow?: The drive from Lethbridge, AB to Nelson, BC mainly follows 3, CN 3, BC 6. The longest single stretch is 143 km on CN 3.
Which towns do you pass between Lethbridge, AB and Nelson, BC?: Towns on the route from Lethbridge, AB to Nelson, BC include Pincher Creek, Crowsnest Pass, Cranbrook, Creston, Salmo.