Driving from Edmonton to Red Deer
Red Deer lies 144 km (90 mi) south of Edmonton, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
Driving takes about 1 h 57 min without stops, over roughly 176 km (109 mi) of road; add breaks, fuel and any border.
| Edmonton | Red Deer | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Canada | Canada |
| Population | 1 million | 100,844 |
| Elevation | 610 m (2,001 ft) | 856 m (2,808 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-6 (America/Edmonton) | UTC-6 (America/Edmonton) |
Where to book car hire from Edmonton to Red Deer
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Staying in Red Deer
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Common questions
How far is Red Deer from Edmonton?
144 km (90 mi) in a straight line, south of Edmonton; by road roughly 176 km (109 mi).
How long does it take to get from Edmonton to Red Deer by car?
About 1 h 57 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Edmonton 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 13 September 2026. Hotel 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.