Ann Arbor to Edmonton: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1566 miles 2520.3 km · straight line
1879.3 miles estimated 3024.4 km · driving distance
37h 48min estimated drive time
$181 - $223 estimated fuel cost
~3h 39min flight time
310° NW bearing direction

How far is Ann Arbor from Edmonton?

The distance from Ann Arbor to Edmonton is 1566 miles (2520.3 km) as the crow flies. Edmonton is located NW of Ann Arbor. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1879.3 miles, taking about 37h 48min. A direct flight would take roughly 3h 39min. Ann Arbor is in Michigan, United States, while Edmonton is in Alberta, Canada.

This is a serious multi-day road trip! We strongly recommend breaking this journey up with an overnight stay to ensure you arrive safely and refreshed. Since you'll be heading mostly West, pack a good pair of sunglasses if you plan to drive during the late afternoon to avoid the harsh sun glare. Keep in mind this route crosses international borders. Don't forget your passport, and check current border crossing times and vehicle insurance requirements. For a trip of this distance, flying is significantly faster. However, driving offers the flexibility to explore stops along the way.

Coordinates come from public place data for Ann Arbor and Edmonton. 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 Ann Arbor to Edmonton

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 37h 48min $181 - $223 Flexible stops
Fly ~3h 39min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~45h 22min $150–$282* Budget
Train ~49h 8min $226–$658* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Ann Arbor & Edmonton

Quick Facts

Ann Arbor
42.28°N, 83.74°W
America/Detroit
269m elevation
Edmonton
53.55°N, 113.49°W
America/Edmonton
668m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 522 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 131 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 15.9 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients