Penticton to Red Deer: Road Trip Guide & Distance

317.1 miles 510.3 km · straight line
501.3 miles actual route 806.8 km · driving distance
11h 3min estimated drive time
CAD 81 - CAD 100 estimated fuel cost
~1h 8min flight time
50° NE bearing direction

How far is Penticton from Red Deer?

The distance from Penticton to Red Deer is 317.1 miles (510.3 km) as the crow flies. Red Deer is located NE of Penticton. By car, the driving distance is approximately 501.3 miles, taking about 11h 3min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 8min. Both are located in Canada — Penticton in British Columbia and Red Deer in Alberta.

This is a solid day of driving. Be sure to take breaks every 2-3 hours to avoid driver fatigue, and plan your meals ahead of time. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility.

Coordinates come from public place data for Penticton 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 Penticton to Red Deer

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 11h 3min CAD 81 - CAD 100 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 8min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~13h 16min $40–$75* Budget
Train ~10h 30min $60–$175* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Penticton & Red Deer

Quick Facts

Penticton
49.48°N, 119.59°W
America/Vancouver
357m 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 106 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 26 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 78.5 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM