Red Deer to Kamloops by bus
Kamloops lies 485 km (301 mi) west of Red Deer, -1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
A coach takes about 8 h 57 min including stops, over roughly 592 km (368 mi) of road.
| Red Deer | Kamloops | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Canada | Canada |
| Population | 100,844 | 104,460 |
| Elevation | 856 m (2,808 ft) | 414 m (1,358 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-6 (America/Edmonton) | UTC-7 (America/Vancouver) |
Clocks in Kamloops are 1 h behind Red Deer right now, so a 8 h 57 min journey lands only 7 h 57 min later by the destination clock.
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Common questions
How far is Kamloops from Red Deer?
485 km (301 mi) in a straight line, west of Red Deer; by road roughly 592 km (368 mi).
How long does it take to get from Red Deer to Kamloops by bus?
About 8 h 57 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Red Deer and Kamloops?
Kamloops is 1 h behind at the moment (America/Vancouver against America/Edmonton).
Where these facts come from
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- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.