Airdrie to Medicine Hat: Road Trip Guide & Distance

170.9 miles 275.1 km · straight line
213.7 miles estimated 343.9 km · driving distance
4h 18min estimated drive time
CAD 35 - CAD 43 estimated fuel cost
~51min flight time
119° ESE bearing direction

How far is Airdrie from Medicine Hat?

The distance from Airdrie to Medicine Hat is 170.9 miles (275.1 km) as the crow flies. Medicine Hat is located ESE of Airdrie. By car, the driving distance is approximately 213.7 miles, taking about 4h 18min. A direct flight would take roughly 51min. Both are located in Canada.

For a drive of this length, it's recommended to plan at least one quick rest stop to stretch your legs and grab a coffee. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility. Given the short distance, driving or taking a train is often faster and more convenient than dealing with airport security and flight boarding times.

Coordinates come from public place data for Airdrie and Medicine Hat. The driving distance is estimated from straight-line distance with a road-factor model, so confirm the route in your navigation app. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Airdrie to Medicine Hat

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 4h 18min CAD 35 - CAD 43 Flexible stops
Fly ~51min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~5h 10min $17–$32* Budget
Train ~4h 5min $26–$75* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Airdrie & Medicine Hat

Quick Facts

Airdrie
51.30°N, 114.04°W
America/Edmonton
1086m elevation
Medicine Hat
50.04°N, 110.68°W
America/Edmonton
673m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 57 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 14 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 145.7 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients