National parks near Banff, Alberta
Banff is one town for park planning. See national parks near Banff — it reaches the same parks.
The closest national park to Banff, Alberta is Banff National Park — about 46.8 km (29.1 mi) away, or roughly 1 hr 2 min of driving.
4 parks are close enough to do as a day trip: Banff, Kootenay, Yoho, and Glacier.
National parks near Banff
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Banff National Park | 46.8 km (29.1 mi) | 1 hr 2 min | Doable as a day trip |
| Kootenay National Park | 47 km (29.2 mi) | 1 hr 2 min | Doable as a day trip |
| Yoho National Park | 68 km (42.3 mi) | 1 hr 25 min | Doable as a day trip |
| Glacier National Park | 136 km (84.8 mi) | 2 hr 27 min | Doable as a day trip |
| Mount Revelstoke National Park | 175 km (109 mi) | 3 hr 1 min | Best as a weekend |
| Jasper National Park | 241 km (150 mi) | 4 hr | Best as a weekend |
| Waterton Lakes National Park | 264 km (164 mi) | 4 hr 20 min | Best as a weekend |
| Glacier National Park | 297 km (185 mi) | 4 hr 49 min | Best as a weekend |
| Elk Island National Park | 328 km (204 mi) | 5 hr 16 min | Best as a weekend |
| North Cascades National Park | 487 km (303 mi) | 7 hr 37 min | Worth a longer road trip |
Towns and cities in Banff
Common questions
What is the closest national park to Banff?
Banff National Park, about 46.8 km (29.1 mi) away and roughly 1 hr 2 min of driving.
Which national parks can I visit from Banff in a day?
Banff National Park, Kootenay National Park, Yoho National Park, and Glacier National Park — all within about three hours' drive.