Day trip from Kamloops to Burnaby
Burnaby lies 244 km (152 mi) south-west of Kamloops, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
At 244 km (152 mi) apart, Burnaby is a realistic day trip from Kamloops: about 3 h 58 min each way by road.
| Kamloops | Burnaby | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Canada | Canada |
| Population | 104,460 | 249,125 |
| Elevation | 414 m (1,358 ft) | 87 m (285 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-7 (America/Vancouver) | UTC-7 (America/Vancouver) |
What to see in Burnaby
| Sight | Visitors a year | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Bob Prittie Metrotown Branch | 749,695 | 2018 |
| McGill Branch | 440,899 | 2018 |
| Tommy Douglas Branch | 387,327 | 2018 |
| Cameron Branch | 247,701 | 2018 |
The busiest is Bob Prittie Metrotown Branch at 749,695 visitors in 2018. Figures are the latest each site has published, so they are not all for the same year.
Where to book tours and tickets in Burnaby
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Staying in Burnaby
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Common questions
How far is Burnaby from Kamloops?
244 km (152 mi) in a straight line, south-west of Kamloops; by road roughly 298 km (185 mi).
How long does it take to get from Kamloops to Burnaby by road?
About 3 h 58 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Kamloops and Burnaby?
No, both are on America/Vancouver at the moment.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- 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.