Day trip from Kamloops to Richmond
Richmond lies 261 km (162 mi) south-west of Kamloops, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
At 261 km (162 mi) apart, Richmond is a realistic day trip from Kamloops: about 4 h 15 min each way by road.
| Kamloops | Richmond | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Canada | Canada |
| Population | 104,460 | 209,937 |
| Elevation | 414 m (1,358 ft) | 9 m (30 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-7 (America/Vancouver) | UTC-7 (America/Vancouver) |
What to see in Richmond
| Sight | Visitors a year | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Brighouse (Main) Branch | 969,186 | 2018 |
| Ironwood Branch | 167,569 | 2018 |
| Cambie Branch | 102,100 | 2018 |
The busiest is Brighouse (Main) Branch at 969,186 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 Richmond
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Staying in Richmond
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Book a hotel in Richmond
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Common questions
How far is Richmond from Kamloops?
261 km (162 mi) in a straight line, south-west of Kamloops; by road roughly 319 km (198 mi).
How long does it take to get from Kamloops to Richmond by road?
About 4 h 15 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Kamloops and Richmond?
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.