Kamloops to Salmon Arm: Road Trip Guide & Distance

46 miles 74.1 km · straight line
68.2 miles actual route 109.8 km · driving distance
1h 33min estimated drive time
CAD 11 - CAD 14 estimated fuel cost
~36min flight time · usually no direct flights
87° E bearing direction

How far is Kamloops from Salmon Arm?

The distance from Kamloops to Salmon Arm is 46 miles (74.1 km) as the crow flies. Salmon Arm is located E of Kamloops. By car, the driving distance is approximately 68.2 miles, taking about 1h 33min. A direct flight would take roughly 36min. Both are located in Canada.

This is a quick and easy drive, perfect for a day trip or weekend getaway. You can easily make the round trip in a single day. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility. Given the short distance, driving or taking a train is often faster and more convenient than dealing with airport security and flight boarding times.

Coordinates come from public place data for Kamloops and Salmon Arm. 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 Salmon Arm

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 1h 33min CAD 11 - CAD 14 Flexible stops
Bus ~1h 52min $5–$10* Budget

Suggested Stops Between Kamloops & Salmon Arm

Quick Facts

Kamloops
50.67°N, 120.32°W
America/Vancouver
414m elevation
Salmon Arm
50.70°N, 119.27°W
America/Vancouver
427m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 15 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 4 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 540.8 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM