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Distance from Hiefler Tunnel to Karawankentunnel

Hiefler Tunnel to Karawankentunnel is a solid inter-town journey, covering about 170.3 km in roughly 1 hr 52 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.

N Hiefler Tunnel → Karawankentunnel
Road distance
170.3 km
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
133.8 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.27×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
8
Info Travel board
Travel time
1 hr 52 min
Start point
Hiefler Tunnel
End point
Karawankentunnel
Return: 44 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
112 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
91.1 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 0 planned rest stops
1 hr 52 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R285.04
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R286.38
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R317.52
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R320.10
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R376.09
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R377.87
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R418.95
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R422.35
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R494.85
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R497.20
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R551.26
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R555.73
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
151° SSE
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
331° NNW
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
47.5560, 13.1734
End coords Destination point
46.4994, 14.0182
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Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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170.3 km 1 hr 52 min
Start Hiefler Tunnel
Finish Karawankentunnel
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Start point
Destination
Driving route
Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

↑
  1. Head on Hiefler Tunnel
    1.0 km
  2. Continue straight onto Tauern Autobahn
    150.2 km
  3. Continue straight onto Karawanken Autobahn
    15.1 km
  4. Take the exit ramp slight right
    0.6 km
  5. Merge slight left onto Karawanken Autobahn
    0.6 km
  6. Continue straight onto Talübergang Gratschützenbach
    0.4 km
  7. Continue straight onto Karawankentunnel
    2.3 km
  8. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
85.0 km
Salzburg to Kärnten
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
56 min • 56 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Salzburg to Kärnten
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
12.3 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
28.3 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
9.2 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.68
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
78.6%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Karawankentunnel
05:38 – 20:21
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
14 hrs 42 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
8 hrs 20 min
SunriseDawn break
05:38
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R711.74
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R3.41
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R34.05
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R749.20
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Low (3)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
0
Lane merges Yield required
1
Complex forks Path selection
0
Highway exits Deceleration zones
1
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Hiefler Tunnel Start: Hiefler Tunnel 47.55605, 13.17345
Midpoint
85.0 km
Total: 170.3 km
Midpoint 85.0 km
170.3 km 1 hr 52 min
Destination Karawankentunnel End: Karawankentunnel 46.49939, 14.01820

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor
Province span Salzburg to Kärnten
One-way road span 170.3 km
Return-cycle span 340.5 km
Traversal time 1 hr 52 min
Maneuver count 8
Maneuver density 4.7 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 85.0 km

Coordinate frame

Start 47.55605, 13.17345
Midpoint 46.98641, 13.62373
End 46.49939, 14.01820
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Questions 8
How far is Hiefler Tunnel from Karawankentunnel? +
Hiefler Tunnel is about 170.3 km from Karawankentunnel by road.
How long does it take from Hiefler Tunnel to Karawankentunnel? +
The drive usually takes about 1 hr 52 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Hiefler Tunnel to Karawankentunnel in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Hiefler Tunnel to Karawankentunnel? +
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 Hiefler Tunnel to Karawankentunnel? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R285.04 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R286.38 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R317.52 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R320.10 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Hiefler Tunnel to Karawankentunnel? +
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 road note for this route? +
This is a longer road trip, so a fuel or rest stop is recommended. 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

Tauern Autobahn
From Hiefler Tunnel To Karawankentunnel
A11
From Hiefler Tunnel To Karawankentunnel
Karawanken Autobahn
From Hiefler Tunnel To Karawankentunnel
Talübergang Gratschützenbach
From Hiefler Tunnel To Karawankentunnel

Route Locations

Start area
Hiefler Tunnel, Salzburg
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Karawankentunnel, Kärnten
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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