Edmonton to Jasper National Park

#5 long weekend road trip

Alberta

You’re going to love Jasper National Park

Pack some snacks and get ready for a drive. The 3.5-hour trip from Edmonton to Jasper National Park is a fairly straight shot down Yellowhead Highway, past miles of farmland, old industrial towns and forest. But once you reach the outskirts of Jasper, natural hot springs, miles of trails and exciting wildlife will reward you for making the trek.

Jasper Park is great for camping, hiking and outdoor adventure.

Hacker tip

Prepare yourself before hitting the road. While there certainly are places to stop along the way, you’ll find yourself driving through long stretches with little else around. So gas up, use the restroom and grab food for the road.

COVID-19 information

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As you consider current and future travel plans, stay up-to-date on hotel providers’ change and cancellation policies. As you’re searching for hotels, use our Flexible Filters options that let you sort your search results by providers offering free cancellations (usually in the form of travel credits) and providers that are waiving change fees.

View country-level and province-specific restrictions in Canada here.

Enjoy your drive

If you can make it, Hinton is just a half-hour from Jasper but worth the stop. Walk the Beaver Boardwalk to stop to relax in the Miette Hotsprings. Then, have lunch at Rojo Marrón Mexican Restaurant & Cafe.

Median rental car rate

This graph shows the median rental car rate in Edmonton by month in 2020, compared to the same month in 2019.