Edmonton to Red Deer: Road Trip Guide & Distance

89.3 miles 143.7 km · straight line
96.6 miles actual route 155.5 km · driving distance
2h 1min estimated drive time
CAD 16 - CAD 19 estimated fuel cost
~41min flight time · usually no direct flights
188° S bearing direction

How far is Edmonton from Red Deer?

The distance from Edmonton to Red Deer is 89.3 miles (143.7 km) as the crow flies. Red Deer is located S of Edmonton. By car, the driving distance is approximately 96.6 miles, taking about 2h 1min. A direct flight would take roughly 41min. 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. 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 Edmonton 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 Edmonton to Red Deer

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 2h 1min CAD 16 - CAD 19 Flexible stops
Bus ~2h 25min $8–$14* Budget
Train ~1h 55min $12–$34* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Edmonton & Red Deer

Quick Facts

Edmonton
53.55°N, 113.49°W
America/Edmonton
668m 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 30 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 7 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 278.9 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM