Calgary to Edmonton: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Calgary from Edmonton?

The distance from Calgary to Edmonton is 174.5 miles (280.9 km) as the crow flies. Edmonton is located N of Calgary. By car, the driving distance is approximately 186.3 miles, taking about 3h 39min. 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. 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 Calgary and Edmonton. 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.