Driving from Calgary to Red Deer
Red Deer lies 137 km (85 mi) north of Calgary, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
Driving takes about 1 h 51 min without stops, over roughly 167 km (104 mi) of road; add breaks, fuel and any border.
| Calgary | Red Deer | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Canada | Canada |
| Population | 1.3 million | 100,844 |
| Elevation | 1,042 m (3,419 ft) | 856 m (2,808 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-6 (America/Edmonton) | UTC-6 (America/Edmonton) |
Where to book car hire from Calgary to Red Deer
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Staying in Red Deer
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Common questions
How far is Red Deer from Calgary?
137 km (85 mi) in a straight line, north of Calgary; by road roughly 167 km (104 mi).
How long does it take to get from Calgary to Red Deer by car?
About 1 h 51 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Calgary and Red Deer?
No, both are on America/Edmonton at the moment.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.