No, there is no scheduled intercity bus service to Edmonton.

How long is the drive?

The drive takes approximately 5 hours and 30 minutes.

What is the best route?

Highway 16 is the most direct and reliable route.

Edmonton has a wide range of hotels and motels for travelers.

Yes, Highway 16 is a major, well-maintained provincial highway.

Dalmeny

Edmonton

Driving

Dalmeny to Edmonton

Updated: 29 May 2026

The drive from Dalmeny to Edmonton is approximately 520 kilometers, following the Yellowhead Highway (Highway 16) west. The journey typically takes about 5 hours and 30 minutes. You will pass through North Battleford and Lloydminster, crossing from Saskatchewan into Alberta. This is a major interprovincial route, well-maintained and heavily traveled. You will experience a transition from the Saskatchewan prairies to the more forested landscape of central Alberta.

Total Distance: 520 km driving distance; 460 km straight-line air distance.

Fastest Way

Driving via Highway 16 is the fastest, taking 5.5 hours.

Cheapest Way

Driving your own vehicle is the most economical way to travel.

Compare Dalmeny to Edmonton Routes

Driving

Direct

Duration

5 hours 30 mins

Avg Price

$85-$100 in fuel

Operator

Personal Vehicle

Route

Highway 16 West (Yellowhead Highway).

Lloydminster is a great place to stop for a meal and to refuel.

Travel Tips

Highway 16
This is a major highway; expect heavy traffic, especially near Edmonton.
Fuel
Lloydminster has many gas stations and is a good place to refuel.
Weather
Check the forecast, as winter conditions can be challenging on this route.
Navigation
The route is very straightforward, following Highway 16 the entire way.
Time Zone
Remember that Alberta is in the Mountain Time Zone, one hour behind Saskatchewan.