Brandon to Kamloops: Road Trip Guide & Distance

898.6 miles 1446.2 km · straight line
1079.7 miles actual route 1737.6 km · driving distance
21h 25min estimated drive time
CAD 175 - CAD 215 estimated fuel cost
~2h 18min flight time
281° WNW bearing direction

How far is Brandon from Kamloops?

The distance from Brandon to Kamloops is 898.6 miles (1446.2 km) as the crow flies. Kamloops is located WNW of Brandon. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1079.7 miles, taking about 21h 25min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 18min. Both are located in Canada — Brandon in Manitoba and Kamloops in British Columbia.

This is a serious multi-day road trip! We strongly recommend breaking this journey up with an overnight stay to ensure you arrive safely and refreshed. Since you'll be heading mostly West, pack a good pair of sunglasses if you plan to drive during the late afternoon to avoid the harsh sun glare. For a trip of this distance, flying is significantly faster. However, driving offers the flexibility to explore stops along the way.

Coordinates come from public place data for Brandon and Kamloops. The driving distance uses an OSRM road-route result when route data is available. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Brandon to Kamloops

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 21h 25min CAD 175 - CAD 215 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 18min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~25h 42min $86–$162* Budget
Train ~27h 51min $130–$378* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Brandon & Kamloops

Quick Facts

Brandon
49.85°N, 99.95°W
America/Winnipeg
383m elevation
Kamloops
50.67°N, 120.32°W
America/Vancouver
414m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 300 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 75 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 27.7 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM