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

The distance between Nelson, BC and Onoway, AB is 591 mi by road.

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

The drive from Nelson, BC to Onoway, AB takes approximately 12 h 25 min by car.

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

The fastest route from Nelson, BC to Onoway, AB covers 591 mi with a driving time of approximately 12 h 25 min.

Which direction is Onoway, AB from Nelson, BC?

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

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

The drive from Nelson, BC to Onoway, AB mainly follows CN 3, 2, 20. The longest single stretch is 134 mi on CN 3.

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

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

Nelson, BC Onoway, AB

Distance: 591 miDuration: 12 h 25 min

Driving from Nelson, BC to Onoway, AB takes about 12 h 25 min via CN 3; BC 95. The distance is 591 mi. The straight-line distance is 319 mi. Driving directions

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Driving directions56 · 591 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 58 mi
29 Take exit slightly right 1 mi
30 Turn right onto Highway 54 11 mi
31 Turn right onto Range Road 14 14 mi
32 Enter roundabout straight onto Highway 11 7 yd
33 Exit roundabout slightly right onto Highway 11 1 mi
34 Turn slightly left 1 mi
35 Turn slightly left onto Highway 20 2 mi
36 Turn right onto Cuendet Industrial Way 132 yd
37 Turn left onto Industrial Drive 1 mi
38 Turn left onto Sylvaire Close 115 yd
39 Enter roundabout straight onto Highway 20 5 yd
40 Exit roundabout straight onto Highway 20 1 mi
41 Enter roundabout slightly right onto Highway 20 45 yd
42 Exit roundabout slightly right onto Highway 20 11 mi
43 Enter roundabout straight onto Highway 20 43 yd
44 Exit roundabout slightly right onto Highway 20 16 mi
45 Continue right onto Highway 20 41 mi
46 At end of road, turn right onto Highway 39 6 mi
47 Turn left onto Range Road 32 31 mi
48 Turn right onto Yellowhead Highway 1 mi
49 Take exit slightly right 1 mi
50 Continue straight onto Highway 43 9 mi
51 Turn right onto Range Road 23 1 mi
52 Continue straight onto Township Road 545 1 mi
53 Continue straight onto St. Anne Trail 1 mi
54 Turn right onto 52 Street 1 mi
55 Turn left onto 47 Avenue 13 yd
56 Arrive right onto 47 Avenue

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The return trip from Onoway, AB to Nelson, BC covers roughly the same distance, 591 mi.

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How far is it from Nelson, BC to Onoway, AB?: The distance between Nelson, BC and Onoway, AB is 591 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from Nelson, BC to Onoway, AB?: The drive from Nelson, BC to Onoway, AB takes approximately 12 h 25 min by car.
What is the best route from Nelson, BC to Onoway, AB?: The fastest route from Nelson, BC to Onoway, AB covers 591 mi with a driving time of approximately 12 h 25 min.
Which direction is Onoway, AB from Nelson, BC?: Onoway, AB lies roughly to the north-east of Nelson, BC.
Which roads does the route from Nelson, BC to Onoway, AB follow?: The drive from Nelson, BC to Onoway, AB mainly follows CN 3, 2, 20. The longest single stretch is 134 mi on CN 3.
Which towns do you pass between Nelson, BC and Onoway, AB?: Towns on the route from Nelson, BC to Onoway, AB include Salmo, Cranbrook, Crowsnest Pass, Okotoks, Calgary.

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