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Distance from Flyover to D490 Ruiri Isiolo

Flyover to D490 Ruiri Isiolo is a solid inter-town journey, covering about 289.4 km in roughly 3 hrs 56 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.

N Flyover → D490 Ruiri Isiolo
Road distance
289.4 km
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
166.7 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.74×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
30
Info Travel board
Travel time
3 hrs 56 min
Start point
Nairobi - Nakuru Road
End point
D490 Ruiri-Isiolo
Return: 53 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
236 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
73.3 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 1 planned rest stop
4 hrs 11 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R484.54
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R486.83
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R539.76
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R544.14
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R639.32
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R642.35
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R712.19
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R717.96
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R841.21
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R845.19
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R937.09
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R944.69
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
47° NE
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
227° SW
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-0.8787, 36.5677
End coords Destination point
0.1522, 37.6568
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Taxi fare estimate
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Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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289.4 km 3 hrs 56 min
Start Flyover
Finish D490 Ruiri Isiolo
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  1. Head on Nairobi - Nakuru Road
    19.7 km
  2. Continue straight onto Nairobi-Nakuru Road
    9.5 km
  3. Take the exit ramp slight left
    0.3 km
  4. At the end of the road, turn right onto Thogoto-Thigio-Limuru Road
    0.4 km
  5. Continue slight right onto Thogoto-Thigio-Limuru Road
    1.8 km
  6. Turn left onto Kiambu-Limuru Rd.
    5.6 km
  7. Continue slight right onto Kiambu-Limuru Rd.
    15.7 km
  8. Continue straight onto Kiambu-Limuru Road
    6.9 km
  9. Turn left onto Ruiru-Kiambu Road
    1.2 km
  10. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Kamiti Road
    0.0 km
  11. Continue onto Kamiti Road
    0.0 km
  12. Go straight onto Ruiru-Kiambu Road
    5.0 km
  13. At the end of the road, turn left onto Ruiru-Kamiti Road
    4.6 km
  14. Continue straight onto Ruiru Kamiti Road
    4.8 km
  15. Continue straight onto Ruiru Road
    0.3 km
  16. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Ruiru Road
    0.0 km
  17. Continue onto Ruiru Road
    0.2 km
  18. Turn slight left onto Thika Road
    1.6 km
  19. Take the ramp slight right onto Thika Road
    0.1 km
  20. Merge slight right onto Thika Road
    15.5 km
  21. Continue straight onto Meru-Nairobi Highway
    14.1 km
  22. Continue straight onto Embu-Nairobi Highway
    31.1 km
  23. Turn slight left onto Embu-Nairobi Highway
    86.4 km
  24. Continue straight onto Meru-Nairobi Highway
    51.7 km
  25. Continue left onto Meru-Nairobi Highway
    0.7 km
  26. Continue straight onto Embu-Meru Highway
    1.0 km
  27. Go straight onto Meru-Maua Road
    4.5 km
  28. Turn left
    6.9 km
  29. Turn left onto D490 Ruiri-Isiolo
    0.0 km
  30. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Routes ↩ D490 Ruiri Isiolo → Flyover Flyover to Johannesburg Flyover to Pretoria Flyover to Cape Town Flyover to Durban Johannesburg to D490 Ruiri Isiolo Pretoria to D490 Ruiri Isiolo Cape Town to D490 Ruiri Isiolo
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
145.1 km
Nyandarua to Meru
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
1 hr 58 min • 1 hr 58 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Nyandarua to Meru
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
20.8 L needed
Low efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
48.1 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
15.6 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.68
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
57.6%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at D490 Ruiri Isiolo
05:22 – 17:29
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
12 hrs 7 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
11 hrs 15 min
SunriseDawn break
05:22
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R1,209.90
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R5.79
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R57.89
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R1,273.58
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Moderate (13)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
2
Lane merges Yield required
1
Complex forks Path selection
0
Highway exits Deceleration zones
3
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Flyover Start: Nairobi - Nakuru Road -0.87870, 36.56771
Midpoint
145.1 km
Total: 289.4 km
Midpoint 145.1 km
289.4 km 3 hrs 56 min
Destination D490 Ruiri Isiolo End: D490 Ruiri-Isiolo 0.15223, 37.65679

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor
Province span Nyandarua to Meru
One-way road span 289.4 km
Return-cycle span 578.9 km
Traversal time 3 hrs 56 min
Maneuver count 30
Maneuver density 10.4 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 145.1 km

Coordinate frame

Start -0.87870, 36.56771
Midpoint -0.74168, 37.32542
End 0.15223, 37.65679
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Questions 9
How far is Flyover from D490 Ruiri Isiolo? +
Flyover is about 289.4 km from D490 Ruiri Isiolo by road.
How long does it take from Flyover to D490 Ruiri Isiolo? +
The drive usually takes about 3 hrs 56 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Flyover to D490 Ruiri Isiolo in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Flyover to D490 Ruiri Isiolo? +
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 Flyover to D490 Ruiri Isiolo? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R484.54 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R486.83 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R539.76 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R544.14 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Flyover to D490 Ruiri Isiolo? +
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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Towns along the route

Kiambu-Limuru Rd
From Flyover To D490 Ruiri Isiolo
D490 Ruiri-Isiolo
From Flyover To D490 Ruiri Isiolo

Route Locations

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

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