Kamloops to Sault Ste. Marie: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1652.4 miles 2659.3 km · straight line
1967.6 miles actual route 3166.5 km · driving distance
40h 4min estimated drive time
CAD 319 - CAD 393 estimated fuel cost
~3h 49min flight time
86° E bearing direction

How far is Kamloops from Sault Ste. Marie?

The distance from Kamloops to Sault Ste. Marie is 1652.4 miles (2659.3 km) as the crow flies. Sault Ste. Marie is located E of Kamloops. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1967.6 miles, taking about 40h 4min. A direct flight would take roughly 3h 49min. Both are located in Canada — Kamloops in British Columbia and Sault Ste. Marie in Ontario.

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

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 40h 4min CAD 319 - CAD 393 Flexible stops
Fly ~3h 49min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~48h 5min $157–$295* Budget
Train ~52h 5min $236–$689* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Kamloops & Sault Ste. Marie

Quick Facts

Kamloops
50.67°N, 120.32°W
America/Vancouver
414m elevation
Sault Ste. Marie
46.52°N, 84.33°W
America/Toronto
186m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 551 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 138 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 15.1 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM