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Distance from D490 Ruiri Isiolo to Flyover

D490 Ruiri Isiolo to Flyover is a solid inter-town journey, covering about 264.2 km in roughly 3 hrs 47 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.

N D490 Ruiri Isiolo → Flyover
Road distance
264.2 km
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
166.7 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.58×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
20
Info Travel board
Travel time
3 hrs 47 min
Start point
D490 Ruiri-Isiolo
End point
Nairobi - Nakuru Road
Return: 35 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
227 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
69.6 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 1 planned rest stop
4 hrs 2 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R442.23
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R444.33
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R492.64
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R496.63
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R583.50
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R586.26
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R650.01
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R655.28
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R767.77
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R771.40
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R855.27
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R862.21
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
227° SW
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
47° NE
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
0.1522, 37.6568
End coords Destination point
-0.8787, 36.5677
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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264.2 km 3 hrs 47 min
Start D490 Ruiri Isiolo
Finish Flyover
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  1. Head on D490 Ruiri-Isiolo
    0.0 km
  2. Continue make a U-turn onto D490 Ruiri-Isiolo
    0.0 km
  3. Turn right
    6.9 km
  4. At the end of the road, turn right onto Meru-Maua Road
    4.5 km
  5. Turn left onto Embu-Meru Highway
    1.0 km
  6. Continue straight onto Meru-Nairobi Highway
    0.6 km
  7. Continue right onto Meru-Nairobi Highway
    4.2 km
  8. Continue straight onto Meru-Nairobi Highway
    91.4 km
  9. Continue straight onto Embu-Nairobi Highway
    41.8 km
  10. Take the ramp slight left
    0.4 km
  11. Merge slight right
    44.9 km
  12. Take the exit ramp slight left
    0.3 km
  13. At the end of the road, turn right onto Garissa Road
    0.2 km
  14. Keep slight left at the fork onto Thika Road
    0.5 km
  15. Turn right onto Thika-Mang'u Road
    14.3 km
  16. Turn right onto Thika-Mang'u Flyover Road
    52.0 km
  17. Continue straight
    0.7 km
  18. Continue straight onto Thika-Mangu Flyover Road
    0.3 km
  19. At the end of the road, turn right onto Nairobi - Nakuru Road
    0.2 km
  20. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Routes ↩ Flyover → D490 Ruiri Isiolo D490 Ruiri Isiolo to Johannesburg D490 Ruiri Isiolo to Pretoria D490 Ruiri Isiolo to Cape Town D490 Ruiri Isiolo to Durban Johannesburg to Flyover Pretoria to Flyover Cape Town to Flyover
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
132.4 km
Meru to Nyandarua
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
1 hr 53 min • 1 hr 53 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Meru to Nyandarua
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
19.0 L needed
Low efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
43.9 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
14.3 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.68
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
63.1%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Flyover
05:27 – 17:32
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
12 hrs 4 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
10 hrs 35 min
SunriseDawn break
05:27
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R1,104.26
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R5.28
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R52.84
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R1,162.38
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Moderate (10)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
0
Lane merges Yield required
1
Complex forks Path selection
1
Highway exits Deceleration zones
1
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin D490 Ruiri Isiolo Start: D490 Ruiri-Isiolo 0.15223, 37.65679
Midpoint
132.4 km
Total: 264.2 km
Midpoint 132.4 km
264.2 km 3 hrs 47 min
Destination Flyover End: Nairobi - Nakuru Road -0.87870, 36.56771

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor
Province span Meru to Nyandarua
One-way road span 264.2 km
Return-cycle span 528.4 km
Traversal time 3 hrs 47 min
Maneuver count 20
Maneuver density 7.6 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 132.4 km

Coordinate frame

Start 0.15223, 37.65679
Midpoint -0.64498, 37.36132
End -0.87870, 36.56771
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Questions 9
How far is D490 Ruiri Isiolo from Flyover? +
D490 Ruiri Isiolo is about 264.2 km from Flyover by road.
How long does it take from D490 Ruiri Isiolo to Flyover? +
The drive usually takes about 3 hrs 47 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from D490 Ruiri Isiolo to Flyover in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from D490 Ruiri Isiolo to Flyover? +
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 D490 Ruiri Isiolo to Flyover? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R442.23 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R444.33 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R492.64 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R496.63 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from D490 Ruiri Isiolo to Flyover? +
No tollgates are currently matched for this route.
What is the route verdict for this trip? +
Heavy long-distance trip: This is a serious road trip. Start early, plan rest stops, and consider whether an overnight stay makes more sense.
Is there a long-trip warning on this route? +
This is a medium-to-long route. A fuel or refreshment stop is a good idea.
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 crosses a provincial boundary. This route looks more local or regional, but always check signs and road conditions on the day.
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D490 Ruiri-Isiolo
From D490 Ruiri Isiolo To Flyover

Route Locations

Start area
D490 Ruiri Isiolo, Meru
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Flyover, Nyandarua
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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