Edmonton to Kamloops: Road Trip Guide & Distance

351.1 miles 565.1 km · straight line
501.6 miles actual route 807.2 km · driving distance
10h 26min estimated drive time
CAD 81 - CAD 100 estimated fuel cost
~1h 12min flight time
238° WSW bearing direction

How far is Edmonton from Kamloops?

The distance from Edmonton to Kamloops is 351.1 miles (565.1 km) as the crow flies. Kamloops is located WSW of Edmonton. By car, the driving distance is approximately 501.6 miles, taking about 10h 26min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 12min. Both are located in Canada — Edmonton in Alberta and Kamloops in British Columbia.

This is a solid day of driving. Be sure to take breaks every 2-3 hours to avoid driver fatigue, and plan your meals ahead of time. 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.

Coordinates come from public place data for Edmonton 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 Edmonton to Kamloops

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 10h 26min CAD 81 - CAD 100 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 12min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~12h 31min $40–$75* Budget
Train ~9h 55min $60–$176* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Edmonton & Kamloops

Quick Facts

Edmonton
53.55°N, 113.49°W
America/Edmonton
668m 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 117 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 29 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 70.9 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM