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Distance from 23 to Lyon

23 to Lyon is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 502.1 km in roughly 8 hrs 20 min.

N 23 → Lyon
Road distance
502.1 km
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
418.2 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.20×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
12
Info Travel board
Travel time
8 hrs 20 min
Return: 40 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
500 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
60.2 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 4 planned rest stops
9 hrs 20 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R840.57
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R844.55
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R936.38
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R943.97
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,109.09
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,114.34
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,235.50
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,245.52
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,459.33
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,466.23
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,625.66
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,638.84
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
31° NNE
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
211° SSW
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-32.0275, 20.0667
End coords Destination point
-28.7975, 22.3011
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Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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502.1 km 8 hrs 20 min
Start 23
Finish Lyon
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Destination
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Turn-by-turn directions

↑
  1. Start your journey
    3.0 km
  2. Turn left
    51.6 km
  3. Go straight
    9.9 km
  4. Turn right
    6.4 km
  5. Turn left
    268.6 km
  6. Turn right onto Kerk Street
    19.2 km
  7. Turn left
    56.3 km
  8. Turn right
    21.2 km
  9. Turn right
    12.3 km
  10. Turn left
    40.7 km
  11. Turn left
    12.9 km
  12. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Routes ↩ Lyon → 23 23 to Johannesburg 23 to Pretoria 23 to Cape Town 23 to Durban Johannesburg to Lyon Pretoria to Lyon Cape Town to Lyon
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
251.4 km
Northern Cape
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
4 hrs 10 min • 4 hrs 10 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Northern Cape
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
36.2 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
83.5 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
27.1 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.68
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
83.3%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Lyon
06:59 – 17:55
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 56 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
12 hrs 51 min
SunriseDawn break
06:59
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R2,098.92
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R10.04
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R100.43
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R2,209.39
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Low (0)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
0
Lane merges Yield required
0
Complex forks Path selection
0
Highway exits Deceleration zones
0
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin 23 -32.02750, 20.06670
Midpoint
251.4 km
Total: 502.1 km
Midpoint 251.4 km
502.1 km 8 hrs 20 min
Destination Lyon -28.79751, 22.30109

Route sheet

Route class Intraprovincial corridor
Province span Northern Cape
One-way road span 502.1 km
Return-cycle span 1,004.3 km
Traversal time 8 hrs 20 min
Maneuver count 12
Maneuver density 2.4 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 251.4 km

Coordinate frame

Start -32.02750, 20.06670
Midpoint -30.01281, 20.65252
End -28.79751, 22.30109
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How far is 23 from Lyon? +
23 is about 502.1 km from Lyon by road.
How long does it take from 23 to Lyon? +
The drive usually takes about 8 hrs 20 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from 23 to Lyon in one day? +
It is possible, but for many travellers this is better treated as a very long same-day trip or an overnight trip.
Is taxi available from 23 to Lyon? +
Taxi may be available, but for this route it is better to confirm the latest fare at the local taxi rank.
What's the estimated fuel amount from 23 to Lyon? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R840.57 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R844.55 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R936.38 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R943.97 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from 23 to Lyon? +
No tollgates are currently matched for this route.
What is the route verdict for this trip? +
Very long trip: This is a demanding long-distance route. Treat it as a serious travel day and consider an overnight stop.
Is there a long-trip warning on this route? +
This is a long trip. Plan rest stops, avoid driving tired, and be careful with late-night travel.
Is there a road note for this route? +
This is a longer road trip, so a fuel or rest stop is recommended. Take a short break about every 2 hours if possible. This route looks more local or regional, but always check signs and road conditions on the day.
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Route Locations

Start area
23, Northern Cape
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Lyon, Northern Cape
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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