Cochrane to Red Deer: Road Trip Guide & Distance

80.1 miles 128.9 km · straight line
98.8 miles actual route 159 km · driving distance
2h 4min estimated drive time
CAD 16 - CAD 20 estimated fuel cost
~40min flight time · usually no direct flights
21° NNE bearing direction

How far is Cochrane from Red Deer?

The distance from Cochrane to Red Deer is 80.1 miles (128.9 km) as the crow flies. Red Deer is located NNE of Cochrane. By car, the driving distance is approximately 98.8 miles, taking about 2h 4min. A direct flight would take roughly 40min. 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 Cochrane and Red Deer. 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 Cochrane to Red Deer

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 2h 4min CAD 16 - CAD 20 Flexible stops
Bus ~2h 29min $8–$15* Budget
Train ~1h 58min $12–$35* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Cochrane & Red Deer

Quick Facts

Cochrane
51.18°N, 114.47°W
America/Edmonton
1143m elevation
Red Deer
52.27°N, 113.80°W
America/Edmonton
856m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 27 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 7 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 310.9 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM