Kanker is located on National Highway 30 (known as Raipur-Jagdalpur-Vizianagram Road) 140 km from the state capital Raipur and 160 km from the divisional headquarters Jagdalpur.

Roads provide access to other parts of the state.

[4] A shared cab facility offers connection to neighbouring local routes.

The nearest airport and major railway station is in Raipur.

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