Kanker is situated on National Highway No. 43 (Raipur-Jagdalpur-Vizianagram) at a distance of 140 km from the State CapitalRaipur and 160 km from the Divisional Headquarters Jagdalpur. It is well connected with other parts of the state by road network. Luxury, semi-luxury and non-luxury coaches operated by a myriad of private bus operators run at frequent intervals for all major towns and cities of the state, providing commutators with ease of movement. In addition, shared cab facility is also available to the neighbouring local routes. Unfortunately, Kanker has no railway or air connectivity yet. Nearest Airport and major Railway Station is at Raipur
