Cranbrook to Medicine Hat: Road Trip Guide & Distance

230.2 miles 370.5 km · straight line
287.8 miles estimated 463.1 km · driving distance
5h 47min estimated drive time
CAD 47 - CAD 57 estimated fuel cost
~58min flight time
79° ENE bearing direction

How far is Cranbrook from Medicine Hat?

The distance from Cranbrook to Medicine Hat is 230.2 miles (370.5 km) as the crow flies. Medicine Hat is located ENE of Cranbrook. By car, the driving distance is approximately 287.8 miles, taking about 5h 47min. A direct flight would take roughly 58min. Both are located in Canada — Cranbrook in British Columbia and Medicine Hat in Alberta.

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. 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 Medicine Hat. 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 Cranbrook to Medicine Hat

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 5h 47min CAD 47 - CAD 57 Flexible stops
Fly ~58min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~6h 56min $23–$43* Budget
Train ~5h 30min $35–$101* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Cranbrook & Medicine Hat

Quick Facts

Cranbrook
49.50°N, 115.77°W
America/Edmonton
949m elevation
Medicine Hat
50.04°N, 110.68°W
America/Edmonton
673m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 77 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 19 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 108.2 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients