The last couple of times we've gone from Yorkton to Winnipeg, we've decided to take the longer geographical path that leads through Langenburg, south to Moosomin, and onto the Trans-Canada Highway where we head straight east into Manitoba.
It's about 50km longer to go that way as opposed to the Yellowhead Highway (#16), but the increased speed limit of 110km/h on the four lane highway into Virden makes up for the difference in time. Not to mention, Sunday drivers don't clog up the road as you have the benefit of the eternal passing lane. If the Manitoba Government could be convinced to up the limit from 100 km/h to 110 km/h then it would be even speedier.
If you travel between Yorkton and Brandon at all, it's worth noting the time is about 2h45m no matter which way (Trans-Canada or Yellowhead), although the #1 is about 20km further. I think when going to Brandon or Winnipeg, I'm finished with the Yellowhead (which, by the way, should be twinned).
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