Driving from Regina, SK to Clear Lake, MB: 525 km, ~5.5 Hours

Regina → Clear Lake (Riding Mountain National Park)

A classic Prairie-to-Parkland road trip through Saskatchewan and Manitoba.

Route & Distance

1. Regina → SK-11 N → Saskatoon (260 km, ~2h 45m)
2. Saskatoon → SK-16 W (Yellowhead Hwy) → North Battleford → Lloydminster (170 km, ~1h 50m)
3. Cross into MB → MB-16 W → Russell → MB-10 N → Clear Lake / Wasagaming (95 km, ~1h 15m)

Total: ~525 km (326 mi), 5h 35m driving (no stops).

Road Conditions & Tips

• Yellowhead (Hwy 16) = major trucking route. Wind, snow, ice in winter — check Highway Hotline (SK 511, MB 511).
• Fuel: Fill in Regina, Saskatoon, or Russell. Long stretches without services.
• Wildlife: Dawn/dusk — deer, moose, elk near Riding Mountain.
• Park Entry: Clear Lake is inside Riding Mountain National Park — daily fee or Parks Canada Discovery Pass required.

Seasonal Notes

• Summer: Peak season (Jul–Aug). Book campsites (Wasagaming, Moon Lake) 6 mo ahead.
• Winter: Plowed but icy. Clear Lake village services limited. Cross-country ski, fat-bike, ice fish.
• Shoulder: May–Jun, Sep–Oct: fewer bugs, fall colors, better availability.

Alternate Route (Scenic)

Regina → SK-6 N → Melfort → SK-3 W → Hudson Bay → MB-10 S → Clear Lake. ~580 km, 6h 30m. More boreal forest, less traffic.

Straight shot on the Yellowhead is fastest. The park is worth the drive.