How far is it from Creston, BC to Nelson, BC?

The distance between Creston, BC and Nelson, BC is 127 km by road.

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

The drive from Creston, BC to Nelson, BC takes approximately 1 h 45 min by car.

What is the best route from Creston, BC to Nelson, BC?

The fastest route from Creston, BC to Nelson, BC covers 127 km with a driving time of approximately 1 h 45 min.

Which direction is Nelson, BC from Creston, BC?

Nelson, BC lies roughly to the north-west of Creston, BC.

Which roads does the route from Creston, BC to Nelson, BC follow?

The drive from Creston, BC to Nelson, BC mainly follows CN 3, BC 6. The longest single stretch is 79 km on CN 3.

Which towns do you pass between Creston, BC and Nelson, BC?

Towns on the route from Creston, BC to Nelson, BC include Salmo.

Where can I find a 24h service station between Creston, BC and Nelson, BC?

Along the route from Creston, BC to Nelson, BC you can fill up at Mobil, Esso. Stations marked 24/7 stay open around the clock. The longest stretch on this route with no fuel is 80 km, between Centex Gas and Esso.

Creston, BC Nelson, BC

Distance: 127 kmDrive time: 1 h 45 min

Driving from Creston, BC to Nelson, BC takes about 1 h 45 min via CN 3. The distance is 127 km. The straight-line distance is 73 km. Driving directions

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Driving directions14 · 127 km

1 Depart right onto 14th Avenue South 82 m
2 Continue slightly right onto Ash Street 199 m
3 Turn left onto 11th Avenue South 111 m
4 Turn right onto Erickson Road 711 m
5 Turn right onto Creston-Rykerts Highway 4 km
6 At end of road, turn left onto Crowsnest Highway 79 km
7 Turn right onto Nelson-Nelway Highway 377 m
8 Continue straight onto Railway Avenue 751 m

9 Continue straight onto Nelson-Nelway Highway 12 km
10 Continue straight onto Ymir Road 29 km
11 Continue straight onto Vernon Street 525 m
12 Turn left onto Ward Street 112 m
13 Continue straight onto Front Street 2 km
14 Arrive left onto Anderson Street

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The return trip from Nelson, BC to Creston, BC covers roughly the same distance, 127 km.

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How far is it from Creston, BC to Nelson, BC?: The distance between Creston, BC and Nelson, BC is 127 km by road.
How long does it take to drive from Creston, BC to Nelson, BC?: The drive from Creston, BC to Nelson, BC takes approximately 1 h 45 min by car.
What is the best route from Creston, BC to Nelson, BC?: The fastest route from Creston, BC to Nelson, BC covers 127 km with a driving time of approximately 1 h 45 min.
Which direction is Nelson, BC from Creston, BC?: Nelson, BC lies roughly to the north-west of Creston, BC.
Which roads does the route from Creston, BC to Nelson, BC follow?: The drive from Creston, BC to Nelson, BC mainly follows CN 3, BC 6. The longest single stretch is 79 km on CN 3.
Which towns do you pass between Creston, BC and Nelson, BC?: Towns on the route from Creston, BC to Nelson, BC include Salmo.
Where can I find a 24h service station between Creston, BC and Nelson, BC?: Along the route from Creston, BC to Nelson, BC you can fill up at Mobil, Esso. Stations marked 24/7 stay open around the clock. The longest stretch on this route with no fuel is 80 km, between Centex Gas and Esso.

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