Cities Near Edmonton
Cities near Edmonton, Canada: 7 notable destinations within day-trip and weekend range, including Sherwood Park, St. Albert, Leduc. Compare distance, drive time and flight time, with day-trip and getaway ideas.
The closest notable city to Edmonton, Canada is Sherwood Park, about 7 mi (11 km) away — roughly 22 min by road. Below, 7 nearby cities are ranked by distance, with real drive and flight estimates and whether each works best as a day trip or an overnight getaway.
| City | Distance | Drive | Flight | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sherwood ParkParks and shopping | 7 mi / 11 km | 22 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| St. AlbertRiverside arts town | 9 mi / 14 km | 30 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| LeducRight by the airport | 20 mi / 32 km | 38 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| Red DeerParks midway to Calgary | 90 mi / 144 km | 2 hr 5 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| Airdrie | 158 mi / 254 km | 3 hr 40 min | 47 min | Weekend getaway |
| Calgary | 175 mi / 281 km | 4 hr 4 min | 49 min | Weekend getaway |
| Fort McMurray | 234 mi / 377 km | 5 hr 7 min | 56 min | Short break |
Day trips from Edmonton
Within about 100 miles and easy to visit in a day: Sherwood Park, St. Albert, Leduc, Red Deer. These are close enough to go and return without an overnight stay.
Weekend getaways from Edmonton
Far enough for a change of scene but still an easy hop: Airdrie, Calgary. Worth an overnight or a full weekend.
Getting around
Nearby cities are usually quickest by car or train; for the longer hops a regional flight can save time. Tap any city above for its full distance, driving-time and flight-time breakdown, or plan a specific route with the tools below.
Frequently asked questions
Notable cities near Edmonton include Sherwood Park, St. Albert, Leduc, Red Deer, Airdrie. The closest is Sherwood Park, about 7 miles (11 km) away. The table above lists each with its distance, drive time and best use.