Edmonton to Sylvan Lake: Road Trip Guide & Distance

88.8 miles 142.9 km · straight line
100.8 miles actual route 162.2 km · driving distance
2h 6min estimated drive time
CAD 16 - CAD 20 estimated fuel cost
~41min flight time · usually no direct flights
196° SSW bearing direction

How far is Edmonton from Sylvan Lake?

The distance from Edmonton to Sylvan Lake is 88.8 miles (142.9 km) as the crow flies. Sylvan Lake is located SSW of Edmonton. By car, the driving distance is approximately 100.8 miles, taking about 2h 6min. 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. 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. 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 Sylvan Lake. 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 Sylvan Lake

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 2h 6min CAD 16 - CAD 20 Flexible stops
Bus ~2h 31min $8–$15* Budget
Train ~2h 0min $12–$35* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Edmonton & Sylvan Lake

Quick Facts

Edmonton
53.55°N, 113.49°W
America/Edmonton
668m 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 30 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 7 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 280.4 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM