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Distance from Franca to La Meridienne

N Franca → La Meridienne
Road distance
485.3 km
Franca to La Meridienne is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 485.3 km in roughly 5 hrs 55 min.
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
385.0 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.26×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
96
Info Travel board
Travel time
5 hrs 55 min
Return: 50 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
355 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
82.0 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 2 planned rest stops
6 hrs 25 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R926.71
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R930.55
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R1,128.68
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R1,135.67
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R1,222.74
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R1,227.81
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R1,489.24
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R1,498.46
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R1,608.87
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R1,615.54
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R1,959.52
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R1,971.66
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
97° E
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
277° W
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
46.6034, 1.8883
End coords Destination point
46.0888, 6.8490
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
Weather 15 °C Franca Clear Sky View Forecast → 5 °C La Meridienne Clear Sky View Forecast →
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Travel modes
Franca → La Meridienne
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Car
485.3 km
5 hrs 55 min
Road route
🏍️ Estimate
Two-wheeler
485.3 km
~7 hrs 28 min
65 km/h avg
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485 km
~58 min
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485.3 km 5 hrs 55 min
Start Franca
Finish La Meridienne
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Destination
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Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Start your journey
    1.6 km
  2. Turn right
    3.4 km
  3. At the end of the road, turn left
    4.5 km
  4. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Avenue Gambetta
    0.0 km
  5. Continue onto Avenue Gambetta
    0.6 km
  6. Keep slight left at the fork onto Avenue Gambetta
    0.3 km
  7. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Avenue Aristide Briand
    0.0 km
  8. Continue onto Avenue Aristide Briand
    0.4 km
  9. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Rue Maurice Rollinat
    0.0 km
  10. Continue onto Rue Maurice Rollinat
    0.4 km
  11. Continue straight onto Rue du Pont du Lion d'Argent
    0.1 km
  12. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Avenue d'Auvergne
    0.0 km
  13. Continue onto Avenue d'Auvergne
    0.3 km
  14. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Avenue des Envergeons
    0.0 km
  15. Continue onto Avenue des Envergeons
    0.3 km
  16. Turn left onto Rue des Crosses
    0.4 km
  17. Turn left onto Rue des Mirebeaux
    0.2 km
  18. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Avenue d'Auvergne
    0.0 km
  19. Continue onto Avenue d'Auvergne
    0.4 km
  20. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  21. Continue
    13.5 km
  22. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit
    0.0 km
  23. Continue
    2.4 km
  24. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.1 km
  25. Continue
    1.5 km
  26. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Route de Culan
    0.0 km
  27. Continue onto Route de Culan
    3.6 km
  28. Continue straight onto Route du Mas
    4.9 km
  29. Continue straight onto Route de Châteaumeillant
    1.7 km
  30. Continue straight onto Grande Rue
    0.2 km
  31. Continue straight onto Route de Montluçon
    12.0 km
  32. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.1 km
  33. Continue
    7.8 km
  34. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.1 km
  35. Continue
    1.4 km
  36. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Route des Tartasses
    0.1 km
  37. Continue onto Route des Tartasses
    0.8 km
  38. Continue straight onto Route de Châteauroux
    4.9 km
  39. Continue right onto Rue du Chat Huant
    0.5 km
  40. Take the ramp left
    0.2 km
  41. Merge slight left onto Route Centre Europe Atlantique
    13.1 km
  42. Keep slight right at the fork onto Route Centre Europe Atlantique towards A 71
    0.3 km
  43. Merge slight left onto L'Arverne
    21.6 km
  44. Take the exit ramp slight right onto Route Centre Europe Atlantique
    0.4 km
  45. Keep slight right at the fork onto La Bourbonnaise
    92.5 km
  46. Continue straight onto Route Centre-Europe Atlantique
    10.5 km
  47. Keep slight right at the fork onto Route Centre-Europe Atlantique
    11.7 km
  48. Continue straight onto Pont de Maupré - Route Centre-Europe Atlantique
    12.0 km
  49. Continue straight onto Route Centre-Europe Atlantique
    39.9 km
  50. Continue straight onto Contournement Sud de Mâcon
    10.9 km
  51. Merge slight left onto Autoroute des Titans
    50.5 km
  52. Keep slight right at the fork onto Autoroute des Titans towards A 40: Milan
    47.0 km
  53. Continue straight onto Autoroute Blanche
    64.7 km
  54. Take the exit ramp slight right towards Thyez
    1.1 km
  55. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.1 km
  56. Continue
    0.2 km
  57. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  58. Continue
    0.4 km
  59. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit
    0.0 km
  60. Continue
    1.4 km
  61. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit
    0.0 km
  62. Continue
    2.6 km
  63. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit
    0.0 km
  64. Continue
    1.4 km
  65. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.1 km
  66. Continue
    1.5 km
  67. At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit
    0.1 km
  68. Continue
    1.2 km
  69. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.1 km
  70. Continue
    0.4 km
  71. Continue onto Avenue de Chatillon
    0.4 km
  72. Continue straight onto Route de Châtillon
    3.4 km
  73. Continue straight onto Route de Marignier
    0.9 km
  74. At the end of the road, turn left onto Route de Cluses
    1.5 km
  75. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Route de Taninges
    0.0 km
  76. Continue onto Route de Taninges
    0.8 km
  77. Continue straight onto Route de Taninges
    0.8 km
  78. Turn slight right onto Route du Fer à Cheval towards Sixt Fer à Cheval
    5.6 km
  79. Continue onto Route de Cluses
    0.7 km
  80. Continue straight onto Route de Samoëns
    0.2 km
  81. Continue slight right onto Route de Samoëns
    1.2 km
  82. Continue straight onto Route de Morillon
    2.2 km
  83. Continue slight left onto Avenue du Giffre
    0.1 km
  84. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Route du Grand Massif
    0.0 km
  85. Continue onto Route du Grand Massif
    0.8 km
  86. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Avenue du Fer à Cheval
    0.0 km
  87. Continue onto Avenue du Fer à Cheval
    0.4 km
  88. At the end of the road, turn right onto Route de Sixt
    2.6 km
  89. Continue straight onto Route des Tines
    2.4 km
  90. Continue straight onto Quai du Giffre
    0.4 km
  91. Continue straight onto Route du Fer à Cheval
    3.9 km
  92. Turn slight right
    0.1 km
  93. Go straight
    0.1 km
  94. Continue straight onto Route du Fer à Cheval
    2.0 km
  95. Turn right onto Chemin du Frénalay
    0.5 km
  96. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Routes ↩ La Meridienne → Franca Franca to Johannesburg Franca to Pretoria Franca to Cape Town Franca to Durban Johannesburg to La Meridienne Pretoria to La Meridienne Cape Town to La Meridienne
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
242.2 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
2 hrs 57 min • 2 hrs 57 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
34.9 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
80.7 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
26.2 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.92
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
79.3%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at La Meridienne
05:55 – 21:02
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
15 hrs 6 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
1 hr 41 min
SunriseDawn break
05:55
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R2,028.68
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R9.71
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R97.07
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R2,135.45
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Very High (138)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
24
Lane merges Yield required
3
Complex forks Path selection
5
Highway exits Deceleration zones
26
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Franca 46.60335, 1.88833
Midpoint
242.2 km
Total: 485.3 km
Midpoint 242.2 km
485.3 km 5 hrs 55 min
Destination La Meridienne 46.08883, 6.84898

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 485.3 km
Return-cycle span 970.7 km
Traversal time 5 hrs 55 min
Maneuver count 96
Maneuver density 19.8 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 242.2 km

Coordinate frame

Start 46.60335, 1.88833
Midpoint 46.38072, 4.51589
End 46.08883, 6.84898
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Questions 9
How far is Franca from La Meridienne? +
Franca is about 485.3 km from La Meridienne by road.
How long does it take from Franca to La Meridienne? +
The drive usually takes about 5 hrs 55 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Franca to La Meridienne in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Franca to La Meridienne? +
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 Franca to La Meridienne? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R926.71 (R26.52 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R930.55 (R26.63 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,128.68 (R32.30 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,135.67 (R32.50 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Franca to La Meridienne? +
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 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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Towns along the route

Rue Maurice Rollinat
From Franca To La Meridienne
Rue du Pont du Lion d'Argent
From Franca To La Meridienne
Rue des Crosses
From Franca To La Meridienne
Rue des Mirebeaux
From Franca To La Meridienne
Grande Rue
From Franca To La Meridienne
Rue du Chat Huant
From Franca To La Meridienne
A 71
From Franca To La Meridienne
L'Arverne
From Franca To La Meridienne
A 79
From Franca To La Meridienne
A 79: Sᵗ Pourçain ˢ/ S
From Franca To La Meridienne

Route Locations

Start area
Franca
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
La Meridienne, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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