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Distance from Canmore to Castlegar

Driving Distance
425.5 mi 684.7 km
Flying Distance
159.3 mi 256.4 km

Route Information

The driving distance from Canmore, Alberta to Castlegar, British Columbia is 425.5 mi (684.7 km)

The straight-line (air) distance is 159.3 mi (256.4 km)

The estimated flight time is 0 hr 19 min

The estimated travel time by road is 7 hours 28 minutes

Traveling mixed highways and local roads, long-distance in a southwest direction. Average speeds around 53 mph.

Location Details

Origin:

Canmore
Place Canmore
State/Province Alberta
Country CA
Latitude 51.088367
Longitude -115.34791
GPS 51.088367° N, 115.34791° W
Local Time 1:49 PM
Timezone America/Edmonton

Destination:

Castlegar
Place Castlegar
State/Province British Columbia
Country CA
Latitude 49.323741
Longitude -117.659334
GPS 49.323741° N, 117.659334° W
Local Time 12:49 PM
Timezone America/Vancouver

Journey Summary

Traveling from Canmore, Alberta to Castlegar, British Columbia covers 425.5 mi (684.7 km) in a southwest direction. This mixed highways and local roads, long-distance route typically takes 7 hours 28 minutes under normal conditions.

Drivers have 2 route options between these locations (330.0-425.5 miles / 531-685 km). The primary route shown here saves 1 hour and 35 minutes compared to alternatives.

The route features scenic views, toll sections. with average speeds around 53 mph (85 km/h).

Available Routes

Crowsnest Hwy
425.5 mi 7 hours 28 minutes
Shortest Tolls
BC-93/BC-95 and BC-3 W
330 mi 5 hours 54 minutes
Fastest Tolls

How is the distance calculated?

Driving distances are based on actual road data. We use advanced routing algorithms that consider traffic, tolls, highways, and local streets. For air distances (as the crow flies), we use the Vincenty formula. It's a precise method that accounts for the Earth's shape and provides accuracy up to 0.5 mm.

When multiple route options exist, we display both the shortest and fastest paths. Travel times are estimated based on typical speeds for each road type, though actual times may vary with traffic and weather conditions. All distances are shown in both miles and kilometers for convenience.