How far is it from Trail, BC, to Coaldale, AB, ?

The distance between Trail, BC, and Coaldale, AB, is 551 km by road.

How long does it take to drive from Trail, BC, to Coaldale, AB, ?

The drive from Trail, BC, to Coaldale, AB, takes approximately 7 h 30 min by car.

What is the best route from Trail, BC, to Coaldale, AB, ?

The fastest route from Trail, BC, to Coaldale, AB, covers 551 km with a driving time of approximately 7 h 30 min.

Which direction is Coaldale, AB from Trail, BC?

Coaldale, AB lies roughly to the east of Trail, BC.

Which roads does the route from Trail, BC to Coaldale, AB follow?

The drive from Trail, BC to Coaldale, AB mainly follows BC 3B, CN 3, 3. The longest single stretch is 215 km on CN 3.

Which towns do you pass between Trail, BC and Coaldale, AB?

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

Trail, BC Coaldale, AB

Distance: 551 kmDuration: 7 h 30 min

Driving from Trail, BC to Coaldale, AB takes about 7 h 30 min via CN 3; BC 95. The distance is 551 km. The straight-line distance is 376 km. Driving directions

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Driving directions31 · 551 km

1 Depart left onto Pine Avenue 221 m
2 Turn right onto Victoria Street 574 m
3 Continue straight onto Bailey Street 986 m
4 Continue straight onto Highway 3B 8 km
5 Continue slightly left onto 10th Avenue 3 km
6 Continue straight onto Highway 3B 4 km
7 Turn right onto Kootenay Avenue 99 m
8 Turn left onto Main Street 894 m
9 Continue straight onto Highway 3B 14 km
10 Continue straight onto Crowsnest Highway 90 km
11 Take exit slightly right 189 m
12 Turn straight onto Creston-Rykerts Highway 4 km
13 Turn left onto Erickson Road 5 km

14 Turn right onto Highway 3 5 km
15 Continue straight onto Crowsnest Highway 29 km
16 Continue left onto Crowsnest Highway 67 km
17 Continue straight onto Van Horne Street South 3 km
18 Continue straight onto Cranbrook Street North 3 km
19 Continue straight onto Crowsnest Highway 143 km
20 Continue straight onto 20 Avenue 19 km
21 Continue straight onto Crowsnest Highway 4 km
22 Continue straight onto 20 Avenue 10 km
23 Continue straight onto Crowsnest Highway 79 km
24 Continue straight onto 23 Street 2 km
25 Continue straight onto Crowsnest Highway 46 km
26 Continue straight onto Crowsnest Trail 7 km
27 Continue straight onto Crowsnest Highway 12 km
28 Turn left onto 20 Street 148 m
29 Turn right onto 18 Avenue 456 m
30 Turn left 337 m
31 Arrive left

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The return trip from Coaldale, AB to Trail, BC covers roughly the same distance, 551 km.

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Coaldale, AB → Coalhurst, AB27 km · 25 min Coaldale, AB → Picture Butte, AB28 km · 25 min Coaldale, AB → Magrath, AB49 km · 45 min Coaldale, AB → Fort Macleod, AB65 km · 55 min Coaldale, AB → Vauxhall, AB71 km · 1 h Coaldale, AB → Lethbridge County Airport (YQL)25 km · 35 min

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How far is it from Trail, BC, {fromState} to Coaldale, AB, {toState}?: The distance between Trail, BC, {fromState} and Coaldale, AB, {toState} is 551 km by road.
How long does it take to drive from Trail, BC, {fromState} to Coaldale, AB, {toState}?: The drive from Trail, BC, {fromState} to Coaldale, AB, {toState} takes approximately 7 h 30 min by car.
What is the best route from Trail, BC, {fromState} to Coaldale, AB, {toState}?: The fastest route from Trail, BC, {fromState} to Coaldale, AB, {toState} covers 551 km with a driving time of approximately 7 h 30 min.
Which direction is Coaldale, AB from Trail, BC?: Coaldale, AB lies roughly to the east of Trail, BC.
Which roads does the route from Trail, BC to Coaldale, AB follow?: The drive from Trail, BC to Coaldale, AB mainly follows BC 3B, CN 3, 3. The longest single stretch is 215 km on CN 3.
Which towns do you pass between Trail, BC and Coaldale, AB?: Towns on the route from Trail, BC to Coaldale, AB include Salmo, Creston, Cranbrook, Crowsnest Pass, Pincher Creek.

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