Day trip from Spokane to Kelowna
Kelowna lies 290 km (180 mi) north-west of Spokane, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
At 290 km (180 mi) apart, Kelowna is a realistic day trip from Spokane: about 4 h 43 min each way by road.
| Spokane | Kelowna | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United States | Canada |
| Population | 229,447 | 144,576 |
| Elevation | 530 m (1,739 ft) | 350 m (1,148 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-7 (America/Los_Angeles) | UTC-7 (America/Vancouver) |
What changes when you arrive in Kelowna
Crossing from United States into Canada: money changes from the Dollar to the Dollar (CAD); the dialling code becomes +1; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q533806.
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
Live rooms and prices for Kelowna are in the search below.
Book a hotel in Kelowna
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Common questions
How far is Kelowna from Spokane?
290 km (180 mi) in a straight line, north-west of Spokane; by road roughly 353 km (219 mi).
How long does it take to get from Spokane to Kelowna by road?
About 4 h 43 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Spokane and Kelowna?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
What currency do I need in Kelowna?
The Dollar (CAD).
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.