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

The distance between Nelson, BC and Olds, AB is 439 mi by road.

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

The drive from Nelson, BC to Olds, AB takes approximately 9 h 15 min by car.

What is the best route from Nelson, BC to Olds, AB?

The fastest route from Nelson, BC to Olds, AB covers 439 mi with a driving time of approximately 9 h 15 min.

Which direction is Olds, AB from Nelson, BC?

Olds, AB lies roughly to the north-east of Nelson, BC.

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

The drive from Nelson, BC to Olds, AB mainly follows CN 3, 22, 2. The longest single stretch is 134 mi on CN 3.

Which towns do you pass between Nelson, BC and Olds, AB?

Towns on the route from Nelson, BC to Olds, AB include Salmo, Creston, Cranbrook, Crowsnest Pass, Calgary.

Nelson, BC Olds, AB

Distance: 439 miDuration: 9 h 15 min

Driving from Nelson, BC to Olds, AB takes about 9 h 15 min via CN 3; BC 95. The distance is 439 mi. The straight-line distance is 211 mi. Driving directions

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Driving directions32 · 439 mi

1 Depart right onto Anderson Street 94 yd
2 Continue straight onto Front Street 1 mi
3 Turn right onto Vernon Street 1 mi
4 Continue straight onto Ymir Road 18 mi
5 Continue straight onto Nelson-Nelway Highway 7 mi
6 Continue straight onto Railway Avenue 1 mi
7 Continue straight onto Nelson-Nelway Highway 1 mi
8 At end of road, turn left onto Crowsnest Highway 49 mi
9 Take exit slightly right 1 mi
10 Turn straight onto Creston-Rykerts Highway 3 mi
11 Turn left onto Erickson Road 3 mi
12 Turn right onto Highway 3 3 mi
13 Continue straight onto Crowsnest Highway 18 mi

14 Continue left onto Crowsnest Highway 42 mi
15 Continue straight onto Van Horne Street South 2 mi
16 Continue straight onto Cranbrook Street North 2 mi
17 Continue straight onto Crowsnest Highway 89 mi
18 Continue straight onto 20 Avenue 12 mi
19 Continue straight onto Crowsnest Highway 2 mi
20 Continue straight onto 20 Avenue 6 mi
21 Continue straight onto Crowsnest Highway 8 mi
22 Turn left onto Cowboy Trail 45 mi
23 Turn right 18 mi
24 Turn right 6 mi
25 Turn left onto 26 Avenue 2 mi
26 Merge left 35 mi
27 Keep slightly right onto Deerfoot Trail 30 mi
28 Continue straight onto Queen Elizabeth II Highway 43 mi
29 Take exit slightly right 4 mi
30 Turn left onto 50 Avenue 1 mi
31 Turn right onto 49 Street 135 yd
32 Arrive left onto 49 Street

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The return trip from Olds, AB to Nelson, BC covers roughly the same distance, 439 mi.

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How far is it from Nelson, BC to Olds, AB?: The distance between Nelson, BC and Olds, AB is 439 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from Nelson, BC to Olds, AB?: The drive from Nelson, BC to Olds, AB takes approximately 9 h 15 min by car.
What is the best route from Nelson, BC to Olds, AB?: The fastest route from Nelson, BC to Olds, AB covers 439 mi with a driving time of approximately 9 h 15 min.
Which direction is Olds, AB from Nelson, BC?: Olds, AB lies roughly to the north-east of Nelson, BC.
Which roads does the route from Nelson, BC to Olds, AB follow?: The drive from Nelson, BC to Olds, AB mainly follows CN 3, 22, 2. The longest single stretch is 134 mi on CN 3.
Which towns do you pass between Nelson, BC and Olds, AB?: Towns on the route from Nelson, BC to Olds, AB include Salmo, Creston, Cranbrook, Crowsnest Pass, Calgary.

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