How far is it from Banff, AB, to Castlegar, BC, ?

The distance between Banff, AB, and Castlegar, BC, is 509 km by road.

How long does it take to drive from Banff, AB, to Castlegar, BC, ?

The drive from Banff, AB, to Castlegar, BC, takes approximately 7 h 10 min by car.

The fastest route from Banff, AB, to Castlegar, BC, covers 509 km with a driving time of approximately 7 h 10 min.

Castlegar, BC lies roughly to the south-west of Banff, AB.

The drive from Banff, AB to Castlegar, BC mainly follows 1, BC 93, CN 3. The longest single stretch is 150 km on CN 3.

Towns on the route from Banff, AB to Castlegar, BC include Invermere, Cranbrook, Creston, Salmo.

Distance: 509 kmDuration: 7 h 10 min

Driving from Banff, AB to Castlegar, BC takes about 7 h 10 min via CN 3. The distance is 509 km. The straight-line distance is 255 km. Driving directions

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The return trip from Castlegar, BC to Banff, AB covers roughly the same distance, 509 km.

No notable attractions were found along this route.

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Distance and drive time are computed from OpenStreetMap road data with the OSRM routing engine. Updated October 5, 2026.

How far is it from Banff, AB, {fromState} to Castlegar, BC, {toState}?: The distance between Banff, AB, {fromState} and Castlegar, BC, {toState} is 509 km by road.
How long does it take to drive from Banff, AB, {fromState} to Castlegar, BC, {toState}?: The drive from Banff, AB, {fromState} to Castlegar, BC, {toState} takes approximately 7 h 10 min by car.
What is the best route from Banff, AB, {fromState} to Castlegar, BC, {toState}?: The fastest route from Banff, AB, {fromState} to Castlegar, BC, {toState} covers 509 km with a driving time of approximately 7 h 10 min.
Which direction is Castlegar, BC from Banff, AB?: Castlegar, BC lies roughly to the south-west of Banff, AB.
Which roads does the route from Banff, AB to Castlegar, BC follow?: The drive from Banff, AB to Castlegar, BC mainly follows 1, BC 93, CN 3. The longest single stretch is 150 km on CN 3.
Which towns do you pass between Banff, AB and Castlegar, BC?: Towns on the route from Banff, AB to Castlegar, BC include Invermere, Cranbrook, Creston, Salmo.