Cranbrook to Sylvan Lake: Road Trip Guide & Distance

207.6 miles 334.1 km · straight line
259.5 miles estimated 417.6 km · driving distance
5h 13min estimated drive time
CAD 42 - CAD 52 estimated fuel cost
~55min flight time
20° NNE bearing direction

How far is Cranbrook from Sylvan Lake?

The distance from Cranbrook to Sylvan Lake is 207.6 miles (334.1 km) as the crow flies. Sylvan Lake is located NNE of Cranbrook. By car, the driving distance is approximately 259.5 miles, taking about 5h 13min. A direct flight would take roughly 55min. Both are located in Canada — Cranbrook in British Columbia and Sylvan Lake 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 Sylvan Lake. 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 Sylvan Lake

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 5h 13min CAD 42 - CAD 52 Flexible stops
Fly ~55min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~6h 16min $21–$39* Budget
Train ~4h 57min $31–$91* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Cranbrook & Sylvan Lake

Quick Facts

Cranbrook
49.50°N, 115.77°W
America/Edmonton
949m elevation
Sylvan Lake
52.31°N, 114.08°W
America/Edmonton
940m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 69 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 17 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 119.9 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients