Cranbrook to Edmonton: Road Trip Guide & Distance

296.1 miles 476.6 km · straight line
423 miles actual route 680.7 km · driving distance
8h 35min estimated drive time
CAD 69 - CAD 84 estimated fuel cost
~1h 6min flight time
18° NNE bearing direction

How far is Cranbrook from Edmonton?

The distance from Cranbrook to Edmonton is 296.1 miles (476.6 km) as the crow flies. Edmonton is located NNE of Cranbrook. By car, the driving distance is approximately 423 miles, taking about 8h 35min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 6min. Both are located in Canada — Cranbrook in British Columbia and Edmonton in Alberta.

This is a solid day of driving. Be sure to take breaks every 2-3 hours to avoid driver fatigue, and plan your meals ahead of time. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility.

Coordinates come from public place data for Cranbrook 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.

How to Get from Cranbrook to Edmonton

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 8h 35min CAD 69 - CAD 84 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 6min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~10h 18min $34–$63* Budget
Train ~8h 9min $51–$148* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Cranbrook & Edmonton

Quick Facts

Cranbrook
49.50°N, 115.77°W
America/Edmonton
949m 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 99 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 25 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 84.1 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM