How far is it from Nelson, BC, to Nakusp, BC, ?

The distance between Nelson, BC, and Nakusp, BC, is 148 km by road.

How long does it take to drive from Nelson, BC, to Nakusp, BC, ?

The drive from Nelson, BC, to Nakusp, BC, takes approximately 2 h 20 min by car.

The fastest route from Nelson, BC, to Nakusp, BC, covers 148 km with a driving time of approximately 2 h 20 min.

Nakusp, BC lies roughly to the north-west of Nelson, BC.

The drive from Nelson, BC to Nakusp, BC mainly follows BC 6.

Distance: 148 kmDuration: 2 h 20 min

Driving from Nelson, BC to Nakusp, BC takes about 2 h 20 min via BC 6. The distance is 148 km. The straight-line distance is 91 km. Driving directions

Driving directions18 · 148 km

The return trip from Nakusp, BC to Nelson, BC covers roughly the same distance, 148 km.

No notable attractions were found along this route.

Distance and drive time are computed from OpenStreetMap road data with the OSRM routing engine. Updated September 7, 2026.

How far is it from Nelson, BC, {fromState} to Nakusp, BC, {toState}?: The distance between Nelson, BC, {fromState} and Nakusp, BC, {toState} is 148 km by road.
How long does it take to drive from Nelson, BC, {fromState} to Nakusp, BC, {toState}?: The drive from Nelson, BC, {fromState} to Nakusp, BC, {toState} takes approximately 2 h 20 min by car.
What is the best route from Nelson, BC, {fromState} to Nakusp, BC, {toState}?: The fastest route from Nelson, BC, {fromState} to Nakusp, BC, {toState} covers 148 km with a driving time of approximately 2 h 20 min.
Which direction is Nakusp, BC from Nelson, BC?: Nakusp, BC lies roughly to the north-west of Nelson, BC.
Which roads does the route from Nelson, BC to Nakusp, BC follow?: The drive from Nelson, BC to Nakusp, BC mainly follows BC 6.