Grand Forks to Kamloops: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1061.6 miles 1708.5 km · straight line
1273.9 miles estimated 2050.2 km · driving distance
25h 38min estimated drive time
$123 - $151 estimated fuel cost
~2h 38min flight time
289° WNW bearing direction

How far is Grand Forks from Kamloops?

The distance from Grand Forks to Kamloops is 1061.6 miles (1708.5 km) as the crow flies. Kamloops is located WNW of Grand Forks. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1273.9 miles, taking about 25h 38min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 38min. Grand Forks is in North Dakota, United States, while Kamloops is in British Columbia, Canada.

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. Keep in mind this route crosses international borders. Don't forget your passport, and check current border crossing times and vehicle insurance requirements. 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 Grand Forks and Kamloops. The driving distance is estimated from straight-line distance with a road-factor model, so confirm the route in your navigation app. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Grand Forks to Kamloops

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 25h 38min $123 - $151 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 38min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~30h 46min $102–$191* Budget
Train ~33h 19min $153–$446* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Grand Forks & Kamloops

Quick Facts

Grand Forks
47.93°N, 97.03°W
America/Chicago
253m 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 354 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 88 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 23.5 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients