Road trips from Calgary
3 road trips that start in or near Calgary, from 5 to 8 days, each with a stop-by-stop itinerary, distances and campsites along the way.
Dust, dinosaurs and hoodoos – by camper through the Alberta Badlands
Turquoise lakes, wild rivers and gravel passes: by camper through Banff, Lake Louise and Kananaskis
Glaciers, glacial lakes and grizzlies – by motorhome along the Icefields Parkway from Banff to Jasper
| Route | Suggested days | Distance | Driving | Stops |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dust, dinosaurs and hoodoos – by camper through the Alberta Badlands | 5 | 337 mi | 6 h 02 min | 10 |
| Turquoise lakes, wild rivers and gravel passes: by camper through Banff, Lake Louise and Kananaskis | 6 | 257 mi | 4 h 36 min | 10 |
| Glaciers, glacial lakes and grizzlies – by motorhome along the Icefields Parkway from Banff to Jasper | 8 | 548 mi | 9 h 47 min | 9 |
FAQs
What are the best road trips from Calgary?
Popular routes starting in or near Calgary: Dust, dinosaurs and hoodoos – by camper through the Alberta Badlands, Turquoise lakes, wild rivers and gravel passes: by camper through Banff, Lake Louise and Kananaskis and Glaciers, glacial lakes and grizzlies – by motorhome along the Icefields Parkway from Banff to Jasper.
Is there a short road trip from Calgary?
The shortest is Dust, dinosaurs and hoodoos – by camper through the Alberta Badlands: 5 days, about 337 mi.
What is the longest road trip from Calgary?
The longest is Glaciers, glacial lakes and grizzlies – by motorhome along the Icefields Parkway from Banff to Jasper: 8 days, about 548 mi with 9 stops.