Day trip from Calgary to Edmonton
Edmonton lies 281 km (175 mi) north of Calgary, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
At 281 km (175 mi) apart, Edmonton is a realistic day trip from Calgary: about 4 h 34 min each way by road.
| Calgary | Edmonton | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Canada | Canada |
| Population | 1.3 million | 1 million |
| Elevation | 1,042 m (3,419 ft) | 610 m (2,001 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-6 (America/Edmonton) | UTC-6 (America/Edmonton) |
What to see in Edmonton
| Sight | Visitors a year | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Telus World of Science | 530,000 | — |
The busiest is Telus World of Science at 530,000 visitors. Figures are the latest each site has published, so they are not all for the same year.
Where to book tours and tickets in Edmonton
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Staying in Edmonton
Our booking partner lists 383 places to stay in Edmonton. Of the 222 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (97), and 1 are five-star. Across 102 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.1 out of 10. Guests have left 88,853 reviews in total.
Book a hotel in Edmonton
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Common questions
How far is Edmonton from Calgary?
281 km (175 mi) in a straight line, north of Calgary; by road roughly 343 km (213 mi).
How long does it take to get from Calgary to Edmonton by road?
About 4 h 34 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Calgary and Edmonton?
No, both are on America/Edmonton at the moment.
Where can I stay in Edmonton?
Our booking partner lists 383 places to stay in Edmonton, bookable on this site.
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.