Medicine Hat to Vedder Crossing: Road Trip Guide & Distance

509.5 miles 820 km · straight line
611.4 miles estimated 984 km · driving distance
12h 18min estimated drive time
CAD 99 - CAD 122 estimated fuel cost
~1h 32min flight time
267° W bearing direction

How far is Medicine Hat from Vedder Crossing?

The distance from Medicine Hat to Vedder Crossing is 509.5 miles (820 km) as the crow flies. Vedder Crossing is located W of Medicine Hat. By car, the driving distance is approximately 611.4 miles, taking about 12h 18min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 32min. Both are located in Canada — Medicine Hat in Alberta and Vedder Crossing in British Columbia.

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.

Coordinates come from public place data for Medicine Hat and Vedder Crossing. 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 Medicine Hat to Vedder Crossing

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 12h 18min CAD 99 - CAD 122 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 32min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~14h 46min $49–$92* Budget
Train ~15h 59min $73–$214* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Medicine Hat & Vedder Crossing

Quick Facts

Medicine Hat
50.04°N, 110.68°W
America/Edmonton
673m elevation
Vedder Crossing
49.10°N, 121.97°W
America/Vancouver
39m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 170 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 42 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 48.9 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients