Day trip from Richmond to Kamloops
Kamloops lies 261 km (162 mi) north-east of Richmond, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
At 261 km (162 mi) apart, Kamloops is a realistic day trip from Richmond: about 4 h 15 min each way by road.
| Richmond | Kamloops | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Canada | Canada |
| Population | 209,937 | 104,460 |
| Elevation | 9 m (30 ft) | 414 m (1,358 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-7 (America/Vancouver) | UTC-7 (America/Vancouver) |
What to see in Kamloops
| Sight | Visitors a year | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Kamloops Branch | 139,456 | 2018 |
| Bookmobile | 7,640 | 2018 |
The busiest is Kamloops Branch at 139,456 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 Kamloops
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Staying in Kamloops
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Common questions
How far is Kamloops from Richmond?
261 km (162 mi) in a straight line, north-east of Richmond; by road roughly 319 km (198 mi).
How long does it take to get from Richmond to Kamloops 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 Richmond and Kamloops?
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.