Route from Edmonton to Greenwood

Distance from Edmonton to Greenwood

The straight-line distance between Edmonton and Greenwood is 611.3 km. The estimated road distance by car is around 691 km, with an indicative drive time of 7 h 41 min.

Trip cost and route type: Edmonton – Greenwood

Driving directions from Edmonton to Greenwood

The map shows the locations of Edmonton (A) and Greenwood (B). Use the form below to calculate the up-to-date road route with turn-by-turn directions, real distance, and estimated drive time.

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Driving directions from Edmonton to Greenwood

Real distance: 1,119.7 km  ·  Estimated time: 14 h 13 min

1. • Drive southwest on 100 Street NW. 66 m
2. → Turn right onto 97 Avenue NW. 171 m
3. → Turn right onto 101 Street NW. 16 m
4. → Turn right onto 97 Avenue NW. 2.6 km
5. ↺ Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto 98 Avenue NW. 1.6 km
6. • Bear left onto Terrace Road NW. 5.4 km
7. → Take the Anthony Henday Drive ramp. 275 m
8. • Keep right to take Anthony Henday Drive. 8.3 km
9. • Keep right to take exit 66 onto 14 East toward Camrose/Wainwright. 7.6 km
10. • Take the exit toward Camrose. 59.8 km
11. ↺ Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit toward 21 South/Three Hills. 77.4 km
12. ← Turn left onto Highway 12/12/21. 1.6 km
13. → Turn right onto Highway 21/21. 27.2 km
14. ← Turn left onto Highway 21/21. Continue on 21. 133.9 km
15. → Turn right onto 1/Trans-Canada Highway. 19.5 km
16. ← Turn left onto Range Road 262/24. 14.6 km
17. → Turn right onto Township Road 225/22X. 29.9 km
18. • Take exit 101A on the left onto 2 South/Deerfoot Trail toward Lethbridge. 25.9 km
19. • Take exit 209 onto 7 West toward Okotoks. 456 m
20. • Keep right to take 7 West toward Okotoks. 852 m
21. → Turn right onto 2A/7. Continue on 7. 25.2 km
22. ← Turn left onto Government Road S/22. Continue on 22. 127.6 km
23. → Turn right onto 3/Crowsnest Highway. 255.7 km
24. • Take the 3 West exit toward Creston/Nelson. 33.2 km
25. ← Turn left onto Erickson Road. 4.3 km
26. → Turn right onto Creston-Rykerts Highway/BC 21. 3.9 km
27. ← Turn left onto CN 3/Crowsnest Highway. 78.6 km
28. • Bear left onto CN 3/BC 6/Crowsnest Highway. Continue on CN 3/Crowsnest Highway. 10.3 km
29. • Take the exit toward Castlegar/Grand Fork. 76 m
30. • Bear right onto CN 3/Crowsnest Highway. Continue on CN 3. 161.8 km
31. Show all 30 steps ↓

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Estimate trip cost: Edmonton – Greenwood

Indicative estimates based on ~691 km. Tolls calculated at ~$0.10/km on tolled segments. The calculator updates with the live planner's real distance. Actual consumption, driving style, weather, and toll rates vary.

Origin and destination

How to drive from Edmonton to Greenwood

The straight-line distance between Edmonton (Alberta) and Greenwood (British Columbia) is about 611.3 km. The actual road distance varies by chosen route, road type, and travel conditions — especially in winter and across mountain or northern segments.

Before you leave, consider:

• Check current traffic with a navigation app — particularly around major cities.
• Look up any toll segments on your route (Ontario 407, select bridges).
• In winter or at higher elevations, drive times and conditions can change quickly. Carry a charged phone, fuel reserve, and weather-appropriate gear.
• Plan stops at service centres or towns along the way — fuel and rest stops can be sparse on remote sections.

Route description: Edmonton – Greenwood

The route from Edmonton to Greenwood connects Alberta to British Columbia. The straight-line distance is about 611.3 km, with an estimated road distance of 691 km — a long route (over 300 km). Plan multiple breaks and check highway traffic, weather, and fuel availability — particularly in remote sections. Use the live planner for an up-to-date track, turn-by-turn directions, and a trip-cost estimate.

The trip starts at Edmonton (Alberta) — coordinates 53.5344° N, -113.4900° E. The destination is Greenwood (British Columbia), at 49.0911° N, -118.6770° E.

Practical tips for the Edmonton – Greenwood drive

Terrain along the way

The route starts in Alberta — a province prairie in the south rising into the Canadian Rockies in the west — and reaches Greenwood in British Columbia, mountainous, with the Coast Mountains, the Rockies, and a long Pacific coastline. The route also passes near Lake Louise (Alberta).

When to leave

For a long route, leave early (before 06:30) or wait until after 10:00. Avoid summer long-weekend exoduses and major holidays. Plan a break every 1.5–2 hours of driving — and check weather, especially across the Prairies and through mountain passes.

Alternatives

For this route of about 691 km, consider VIA Rail Canada — VIA's Corridor service connects many Eastern Canadian cities, and the long-distance trains (the Canadian, Ocean) run through the Prairies and the Maritimes. Cross-border trips may also include Amtrak's Adirondack or Cascades. Check schedules at viarail.ca and amtrak.com.

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Cities along the Edmonton – Greenwood route

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Routes with intermediate stops: Edmonton → Lake Louise · Edmonton → Banff · Edmonton → Canmore

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