Cities Near St. Albert
Cities near St. Albert, Canada: 5 notable destinations within day-trip and weekend range, including Edmonton, Red Deer, Airdrie. Compare distance, drive time and flight time, with day-trip and getaway ideas.
The closest notable city to St. Albert, Canada is Edmonton, about 9 mi (14 km) away — roughly 30 min by road. Below, 5 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Edmonton | 9 mi / 14 km | 30 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| Red Deer | 95 mi / 152 km | 2 hr 12 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| Airdrie | 163 mi / 262 km | 3 hr 47 min | 48 min | Weekend getaway |
| Calgary | 179 mi / 289 km | 4 hr 10 min | 50 min | Weekend getaway |
| Fort McMurray | 231 mi / 373 km | 5 hr 3 min | 56 min | Short break |
Day trips from St. Albert
Within about 100 miles and easy to visit in a day: Edmonton, Red Deer. These are close enough to go and return without an overnight stay.
Weekend getaways from St. Albert
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 St. Albert include Edmonton, Red Deer, Airdrie, Calgary, Fort McMurray. The closest is Edmonton, about 9 miles (14 km) away. The table above lists each with its distance, drive time and best use.