National parks near Drumheller, Alberta
Drumheller is one town for park planning. See national parks near Drumheller — it reaches the same parks.
The closest national park to Drumheller, Alberta is Banff National Park — about 228 km (142 mi) away, or roughly 3 hr 48 min of driving.
Nothing here is a comfortable day trip — the nearest parks are better as an overnight or a weekend.
National parks near Drumheller
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Banff National Park | 228 km (142 mi) | 3 hr 48 min | Best as a weekend |
| Elk Island National Park | 240 km (149 mi) | 3 hr 59 min | Best as a weekend |
| Kootenay National Park | 242 km (150 mi) | 4 hr | Best as a weekend |
| Yoho National Park | 261 km (162 mi) | 4 hr 18 min | Best as a weekend |
| Waterton Lakes National Park | 282 km (175 mi) | 4 hr 36 min | Best as a weekend |
| Glacier National Park | 310 km (193 mi) | 5 hr 1 min | Best as a weekend |
| Glacier National Park | 334 km (208 mi) | 5 hr 22 min | Best as a weekend |
| Mount Revelstoke National Park | 375 km (233 mi) | 5 hr 58 min | Best as a weekend |
| Jasper National Park | 384 km (239 mi) | 6 hr 6 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Grasslands National Park | 434 km (270 mi) | 6 hr 50 min | Worth a longer road trip |
Towns and cities in Drumheller
Common questions
What is the closest national park to Drumheller?
Banff National Park, about 228 km (142 mi) away and roughly 3 hr 48 min of driving.
Which national parks can I visit from Drumheller in a day?
None comfortably. Plan at least one night away.