Kamloops to Medicine Hat: Road Trip Guide & Distance

427 miles 687.2 km · straight line
566.4 miles actual route 911.5 km · driving distance
11h 51min estimated drive time
CAD 92 - CAD 113 estimated fuel cost
~1h 22min flight time
92° E bearing direction

How far is Kamloops from Medicine Hat?

The distance from Kamloops to Medicine Hat is 427 miles (687.2 km) as the crow flies. Medicine Hat is located E of Kamloops. By car, the driving distance is approximately 566.4 miles, taking about 11h 51min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 22min. Both are located in Canada — Kamloops in British Columbia and Medicine Hat in Alberta.

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. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility.

Coordinates come from public place data for Kamloops and Medicine Hat. 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 Kamloops to Medicine Hat

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 11h 51min CAD 92 - CAD 113 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 22min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~14h 13min $45–$85* Budget
Train ~11h 15min $68–$198* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Kamloops & Medicine Hat

Quick Facts

Kamloops
50.67°N, 120.32°W
America/Vancouver
414m elevation
Medicine Hat
50.04°N, 110.68°W
America/Edmonton
673m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 142 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 36 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 58.3 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM