National parks near Cochrane, Alberta
Cochrane is one town for park planning. See national parks near Cochrane — it reaches the same parks.
The closest national park to Cochrane, Alberta is Banff National Park — about 112 km (69.6 mi) away, or roughly 2 hr 6 min of driving.
3 parks are close enough to do as a day trip: Banff, Kootenay, and Yoho.
National parks near Cochrane
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Banff National Park | 112 km (69.6 mi) | 2 hr 6 min | Doable as a day trip |
| Kootenay National Park | 116 km (71.8 mi) | 2 hr 9 min | Doable as a day trip |
| Yoho National Park | 142 km (88.2 mi) | 2 hr 32 min | Doable as a day trip |
| Glacier National Park | 213 km (132 mi) | 3 hr 35 min | Best as a weekend |
| Waterton Lakes National Park | 240 km (149 mi) | 3 hr 59 min | Best as a weekend |
| Mount Revelstoke National Park | 252 km (156 mi) | 4 hr 9 min | Best as a weekend |
| Glacier National Park | 274 km (170 mi) | 4 hr 29 min | Best as a weekend |
| Elk Island National Park | 292 km (181 mi) | 4 hr 45 min | Best as a weekend |
| Jasper National Park | 296 km (184 mi) | 4 hr 48 min | Best as a weekend |
| Grasslands National Park | 528 km (328 mi) | 8 hr 13 min | Worth a longer road trip |
Towns and cities in Cochrane
Common questions
What is the closest national park to Cochrane?
Banff National Park, about 112 km (69.6 mi) away and roughly 2 hr 6 min of driving.
Which national parks can I visit from Cochrane in a day?
Banff National Park, Kootenay National Park, and Yoho National Park — all within about three hours' drive.