Red Deer to Vernon: Road Trip Guide & Distance

273.8 miles 440.7 km · straight line
430.2 miles actual route 692.3 km · driving distance
9h 9min estimated drive time
CAD 70 - CAD 86 estimated fuel cost
~1h 3min flight time
242° WSW bearing direction

How far is Red Deer from Vernon?

The distance from Red Deer to Vernon is 273.8 miles (440.7 km) as the crow flies. Vernon is located WSW of Red Deer. By car, the driving distance is approximately 430.2 miles, taking about 9h 9min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 3min. Both are located in Canada — Red Deer in Alberta and Vernon in British Columbia.

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. 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 Red Deer and Vernon. 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 Red Deer to Vernon

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 9h 9min CAD 70 - CAD 86 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 3min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~10h 59min $34–$65* Budget
Train ~8h 42min $52–$151* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Red Deer & Vernon

Quick Facts

Red Deer
52.27°N, 113.80°W
America/Edmonton
856m elevation
Vernon
50.27°N, 119.27°W
America/Vancouver
383m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 91 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 23 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 90.9 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM