Driving from Kamloops to Red Deer
Red Deer lies 485 km (301 mi) north-east of Kamloops, +1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
Driving takes about 6 h 35 min without stops, over roughly 592 km (368 mi) of road; add breaks, fuel and any border.
| Kamloops | Red Deer | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Canada | Canada |
| Population | 104,460 | 100,844 |
| Elevation | 414 m (1,358 ft) | 856 m (2,808 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-7 (America/Vancouver) | UTC-6 (America/Edmonton) |
Clocks in Red Deer are 1 h ahead of Kamloops right now, so a 6 h 35 min journey lands 7 h 35 min later by the destination clock.
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Common questions
How far is Red Deer from Kamloops?
485 km (301 mi) in a straight line, north-east of Kamloops; by road roughly 592 km (368 mi).
How long does it take to get from Kamloops to Red Deer by car?
About 6 h 35 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Kamloops and Red Deer?
Red Deer is 1 h ahead at the moment (America/Edmonton against America/Vancouver).
Where these facts come from
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- 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.