Glacier Bay to Red Deer: Road Trip Guide & Distance

965.8 miles 1554.3 km · straight line
1159 miles estimated 1865.2 km · driving distance
23h 19min estimated drive time
$112 - $137 estimated fuel cost
~2h 27min flight time
107° ESE bearing direction

How far is Glacier Bay from Red Deer?

The distance from Glacier Bay to Red Deer is 965.8 miles (1554.3 km) as the crow flies. Red Deer is located ESE of Glacier Bay. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1159 miles, taking about 23h 19min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 27min. Glacier Bay is in Alaska, United States, while Red Deer 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. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility. 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 Glacier Bay and Red Deer. 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 Glacier Bay to Red Deer

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 23h 19min $112 - $137 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 27min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~27h 59min $93–$174* Budget
Train ~30h 19min $139–$406* Comfort

Quick Facts

Glacier Bay
58.50°N, 136.00°W
America/Anchorage
4663m 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 322 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 80 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 25.8 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients