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

The distance between Osoyoos, BC, and Nelson, BC, is 264 km by road.

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

The drive from Osoyoos, BC, to Nelson, BC, takes approximately 3 h 45 min by car.

The fastest route from Osoyoos, BC, to Nelson, BC, covers 264 km with a driving time of approximately 3 h 45 min.

Nelson, BC lies roughly to the east of Osoyoos, BC.

The drive from Osoyoos, BC to Nelson, BC mainly follows CN 3, BC 3A. The longest single stretch is 221 km on CN 3.

Towns on the route from Osoyoos, BC to Nelson, BC include Grand Forks, Castlegar.

Distance: 264 kmDuration: 3 h 45 min

Driving from Osoyoos, BC to Nelson, BC takes about 3 h 45 min via CN 3. The distance is 264 km. The straight-line distance is 167 km. Driving directions

Driving directions20 · 264 km

The return trip from Nelson, BC to Osoyoos, BC covers roughly the same distance, 264 km.

No notable attractions were found along this route.

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Distance and drive time are computed from OpenStreetMap road data with the OSRM routing engine. Updated September 2, 2026.

How far is it from Osoyoos, BC, {fromState} to Nelson, BC, {toState}?: The distance between Osoyoos, BC, {fromState} and Nelson, BC, {toState} is 264 km by road.
How long does it take to drive from Osoyoos, BC, {fromState} to Nelson, BC, {toState}?: The drive from Osoyoos, BC, {fromState} to Nelson, BC, {toState} takes approximately 3 h 45 min by car.
What is the best route from Osoyoos, BC, {fromState} to Nelson, BC, {toState}?: The fastest route from Osoyoos, BC, {fromState} to Nelson, BC, {toState} covers 264 km with a driving time of approximately 3 h 45 min.
Which direction is Nelson, BC from Osoyoos, BC?: Nelson, BC lies roughly to the east of Osoyoos, BC.
Which roads does the route from Osoyoos, BC to Nelson, BC follow?: The drive from Osoyoos, BC to Nelson, BC mainly follows CN 3, BC 3A. The longest single stretch is 221 km on CN 3.
Which towns do you pass between Osoyoos, BC and Nelson, BC?: Towns on the route from Osoyoos, BC to Nelson, BC include Grand Forks, Castlegar.