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Distance from Canmore to Grand Forks

Driving Distance
481.3 mi 774.6 km
Flying Distance
197.7 mi 318.1 km

Route Information

The driving distance from Canmore, Alberta to Grand Forks, British Columbia is 481.3 mi (774.6 km)

The straight-line (air) distance is 197.7 mi (318.1 km)

The estimated flight time is 0 hr 24 min

The estimated travel time by road is 8 hours 28 minutes

Traveling mixed highways and local roads, long-distance in a southwest direction. Average speeds around 54 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 10:01 PM
Timezone America/Edmonton

Destination:

Grand Forks
Place Grand Forks
State/Province British Columbia
Country CA
Latitude 49.033531
Longitude -118.438914
GPS 49.033531° N, 118.438914° W
Local Time 9:01 PM
Timezone America/Vancouver

Journey Summary

Traveling from Canmore, Alberta to Grand Forks, British Columbia covers 481.3 mi (774.6 km) in a southwest direction. This mixed highways and local roads, long-distance route typically takes 8 hours 28 minutes under normal conditions.

Drivers have 3 route options between these locations (385.8-481.3 miles / 621-775 km). The primary route shown here saves 1 hour and 34 minutes compared to alternatives.

The route features scenic views, toll sections. with average speeds around 54 mph (87 km/h).

Available Routes

Crowsnest Hwy
481.3 mi 8 hours 28 minutes
Shortest Tolls
BC-93/BC-95 and US-95 S
446.7 mi 8 hours 23 minutes
Tolls
BC-93/BC-95
385.8 mi 6 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.