Kamloops to Vernon: Road Trip Guide & Distance

53.6 miles 86.3 km · straight line
72.6 miles actual route 116.9 km · driving distance
1h 46min estimated drive time
CAD 12 - CAD 14 estimated fuel cost
~36min flight time · usually no direct flights
121° ESE bearing direction

How far is Kamloops from Vernon?

The distance from Kamloops to Vernon is 53.6 miles (86.3 km) as the crow flies. Vernon is located ESE of Kamloops. By car, the driving distance is approximately 72.6 miles, taking about 1h 46min. 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 Vernon. 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 Vernon

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 1h 46min CAD 12 - CAD 14 Flexible stops
Bus ~2h 7min $6–$11* Budget

Suggested Stops Between Kamloops & Vernon

Quick Facts

Kamloops
50.67°N, 120.32°W
America/Vancouver
414m elevation
Vernon
50.27°N, 119.27°W
America/Vancouver
383m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 18 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 4 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 464.4 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM