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

The distance between Banff, AB and Trail, BC is 317 mi by road.

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

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

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

The fastest route from Banff, AB to Trail, BC covers 317 mi with a driving time of approximately 7 h 15 min.

Which direction is Trail, BC from Banff, AB?

Trail, BC lies roughly to the south-west of Banff, AB.

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

The drive from Banff, AB to Trail, BC mainly follows BC 93, CN 3, BC 3B. The longest single stretch is 84 mi on BC 93.

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

Towns on the route from Banff, AB to Trail, BC include Invermere, Cranbrook, Creston, Salmo.

Banff, AB Trail, BC

Distance: 317 miDuration: 7 h 15 min

Driving from Banff, AB to Trail, BC takes about 7 h 15 min via BC 93; BC 95. The distance is 317 mi. The straight-line distance is 173 mi. Driving directions

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Driving directions36 · 317 mi

1 Depart right onto Block 8 Lane 64 yd
2 Turn right 53 yd
3 Turn right onto Bear Street 107 yd
4 Turn left onto Wolf Street 117 yd
5 Turn right onto Lynx Street 1 mi
6 Continue straight onto Gopher Street 1 mi
7 Continue straight onto Mount Norquay Road 1 mi
8 Take ramp left 1 mi
9 Merge slightly left onto Trans-Canada Highway 19 mi
10 Take exit slightly right 1 mi
11 Keep slightly left 35 yd
12 Turn left onto Banff-Windermere Highway 7 mi
13 Continue straight onto Banff-Windermere Parkway 59 mi

14 Enter roundabout right onto Kootenay-Columbia Highway 74 yd
15 Exit roundabout slightly right onto Kootenay-Columbia Highway 64 mi
16 Continue left onto Kootenay-Columbia Highway 20 mi
17 Take ramp slightly right 1 mi
18 Merge slightly left onto Crowsnest Highway 4 mi
19 Continue straight onto Cranbrook Street North 2 mi
20 Continue straight onto Van Horne Street North 2 mi
21 Continue straight onto Crowsnest Highway 42 mi
22 Continue right onto Crowsnest Highway 18 mi
23 Continue straight onto Highway 3 3 mi
24 Turn left onto Erickson Road 3 mi
25 Turn right onto Creston-Rykerts Highway 3 mi
26 At end of road, turn left onto Crowsnest Highway 56 mi
27 Continue straight onto Highway 3B 9 mi
28 Continue straight onto Main Street 1 mi
29 Turn right onto Kootenay Avenue 132 yd
30 Turn left onto Highway 3B 3 mi
31 Continue straight onto 10th Avenue 2 mi
32 Continue slightly right onto Highway 3B 6 mi
33 Continue straight onto Bailey Street 1 mi
34 Continue straight onto Victoria Street Bridge 1 mi
35 Turn left onto Pine Avenue 1 mi
36 Arrive right onto Pine Avenue

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The return trip from Trail, BC to Banff, AB covers roughly the same distance, 317 mi.

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How far is it from Banff, AB to Trail, BC?: The distance between Banff, AB and Trail, BC is 317 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from Banff, AB to Trail, BC?: The drive from Banff, AB to Trail, BC takes approximately 7 h 15 min by car.
What is the best route from Banff, AB to Trail, BC?: The fastest route from Banff, AB to Trail, BC covers 317 mi with a driving time of approximately 7 h 15 min.
Which direction is Trail, BC from Banff, AB?: Trail, BC lies roughly to the south-west of Banff, AB.
Which roads does the route from Banff, AB to Trail, BC follow?: The drive from Banff, AB to Trail, BC mainly follows BC 93, CN 3, BC 3B. The longest single stretch is 84 mi on BC 93.
Which towns do you pass between Banff, AB and Trail, BC?: Towns on the route from Banff, AB to Trail, BC include Invermere, Cranbrook, Creston, Salmo.

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