Banff to Calgary: Road Trip Guide & Distance

65.7 miles 105.7 km · straight line
78.7 miles actual route 126.6 km · driving distance
1h 42min estimated drive time
CAD 13 - CAD 16 estimated fuel cost
~38min flight time · usually no direct flights
98° E bearing direction

How far is Banff from Calgary?

The distance from Banff to Calgary is 65.7 miles (105.7 km) as the crow flies. Calgary is located E of Banff. By car, the driving distance is approximately 78.7 miles, taking about 1h 42min. A direct flight would take roughly 38min. Both are located in Canada.

This is a quick and easy drive, perfect for a day trip or weekend getaway. You can easily make the round trip in a single day. 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 Banff and Calgary. The driving distance uses an OSRM road-route result when route data is available. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Banff to Calgary

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 1h 42min CAD 13 - CAD 16 Flexible stops
Bus ~2h 2min $6–$12* Budget

Suggested Stops Between Banff & Calgary

Quick Facts

Banff
51.18°N, 115.57°W
America/Edmonton
1383m elevation
Calgary
51.04°N, 114.07°W
America/Edmonton
1045m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 22 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 5 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 379.1 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM