National parks near Olds, Alberta
Olds is one town for park planning. See national parks near Olds — it reaches the same parks.
The closest national park to Olds, Alberta is Banff National Park — about 135 km (83.7 mi) away, or roughly 2 hr 26 min of driving.
3 parks are close enough to do as a day trip: Banff, Kootenay, and Yoho.
National parks near Olds
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Banff National Park | 135 km (83.7 mi) | 2 hr 26 min | Doable as a day trip |
| Kootenay National Park | 169 km (105 mi) | 2 hr 56 min | Doable as a day trip |
| Yoho National Park | 170 km (105 mi) | 2 hr 57 min | Doable as a day trip |
| Elk Island National Park | 220 km (137 mi) | 3 hr 42 min | Best as a weekend |
| Glacier National Park | 242 km (151 mi) | 4 hr 1 min | Best as a weekend |
| Jasper National Park | 282 km (175 mi) | 4 hr 36 min | Best as a weekend |
| Mount Revelstoke National Park | 286 km (178 mi) | 4 hr 39 min | Best as a weekend |
| Waterton Lakes National Park | 304 km (189 mi) | 4 hr 55 min | Best as a weekend |
| Glacier National Park | 337 km (209 mi) | 5 hr 24 min | Best as a weekend |
| Grasslands National Park | 535 km (332 mi) | 8 hr 19 min | Worth a longer road trip |
Towns and cities in Olds
Common questions
What is the closest national park to Olds?
Banff National Park, about 135 km (83.7 mi) away and roughly 2 hr 26 min of driving.
Which national parks can I visit from Olds in a day?
Banff National Park, Kootenay National Park, and Yoho National Park — all within about three hours' drive.