Kelowna to Penticton: Road Trip Guide & Distance

28.5 miles 45.8 km · straight line
40.3 miles actual route 64.8 km · driving distance
1h 4min estimated drive time
CAD 7 - CAD 8 estimated fuel cost
~33min flight time · usually no direct flights
188° S bearing direction

How far is Kelowna from Penticton?

The distance from Kelowna to Penticton is 28.5 miles (45.8 km) as the crow flies. Penticton is located S of Kelowna. By car, the driving distance is approximately 40.3 miles, taking about 1h 4min. A direct flight would take roughly 33min. Both are located in Canada.

This is a very short trip, perfect for a quick morning drive or an easy commute. 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 Kelowna and Penticton. 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 Kelowna to Penticton

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 1h 4min CAD 7 - CAD 8 Flexible stops

Quick Facts

Kelowna
49.89°N, 119.50°W
America/Vancouver
344m elevation
Penticton
49.48°N, 119.59°W
America/Vancouver
357m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 10 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 2 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 875 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM