Deadwood to Edmonton: Road Trip Guide & Distance

771.5 miles 1241.6 km · straight line
925.8 miles estimated 1489.9 km · driving distance
18h 37min estimated drive time
$89 - $110 estimated fuel cost
~2h 3min flight time
329° NNW bearing direction

How far is Deadwood from Edmonton?

The distance from Deadwood to Edmonton is 771.5 miles (1241.6 km) as the crow flies. Edmonton is located NNW of Deadwood. By car, the driving distance is approximately 925.8 miles, taking about 18h 37min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 3min. Deadwood is in South Dakota, United States, while Edmonton is in Alberta, Canada.

This is a serious multi-day road trip! We strongly recommend breaking this journey up with an overnight stay to ensure you arrive safely and refreshed. Since you'll be heading mostly West, pack a good pair of sunglasses if you plan to drive during the late afternoon to avoid the harsh sun glare. Keep in mind this route crosses international borders. Don't forget your passport, and check current border crossing times and vehicle insurance requirements. For a trip of this distance, flying is significantly faster. However, driving offers the flexibility to explore stops along the way.

Coordinates come from public place data for Deadwood and Edmonton. 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 Deadwood to Edmonton

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 18h 37min $89 - $110 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 3min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~22h 20min $74–$139* Budget
Train ~24h 12min $111–$324* Comfort

Quick Facts

Deadwood
44.38°N, 103.73°W
America/Chicago
1393m 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 257 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 64 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 32.3 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients