Day trip from Kamloops to Kelowna
Kelowna lies 105 km (65 mi) south-east of Kamloops, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
At 105 km (65 mi) apart, Kelowna is a realistic day trip from Kamloops: about 1 h 43 min each way by road.
| Kamloops | Kelowna | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Canada | Canada |
| Population | 104,460 | 144,576 |
| Elevation | 414 m (1,358 ft) | 350 m (1,148 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-7 (America/Vancouver) | UTC-7 (America/Vancouver) |
What to see in Kelowna
| Sight | Visitors a year | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Kelowna Branch | 239,253 | 2018 |
The busiest is Kelowna Branch at 239,253 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 Kelowna
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Staying in Kelowna
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Common questions
How far is Kelowna from Kamloops?
105 km (65 mi) in a straight line, south-east of Kamloops; by road roughly 129 km (80 mi).
How long does it take to get from Kamloops to Kelowna by road?
About 1 h 43 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Kamloops and Kelowna?
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 13 September 2026. Hotel 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.