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Distance from Janowska to Katowice

N Janowska → Katowice
Road distance
494.9 km
Janowska to Katowice is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 494.9 km in roughly 5 hrs 17 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
352.0 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.41×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
34
Info Travel board
Travel time
5 hrs 17 min
Return: 10 hrs 34 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
317 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
93.5 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 2 planned rest stops
5 hrs 47 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R995.91
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R999.83
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R994.84
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R1,042.59
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R1,314.04
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R1,319.22
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R1,312.63
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R1,375.63
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R1,729.01
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R1,735.81
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R1,727.15
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R1,810.04
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
236° SW
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
56° NE
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
52.0494, 23.1178
End coords Destination point
50.2137, 19.0059
Taxi Transport options
Shared taxi fare
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Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Long-distance
Operator type Service format
Minibus taxi
Weather 15 °C Janowska Cloudy View Forecast → 12 °C Katowice Rain View Forecast →
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Travel modes
Janowska → Katowice
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Car
494.9 km
5 hrs 17 min
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🏍️ Estimate
Two-wheeler
494.9 km
~7 hrs 36 min
65 km/h avg
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494.9 km 5 hrs 17 min
Start Janowska
Finish Katowice
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  1. Start your journey
    0.0 km
  2. Turn left onto Sapieżyńska
    0.2 km
  3. At the end of the road, turn right onto Jana III Sobieskiego
    0.1 km
  4. Continue left onto Jana III Sobieskiego
    0.4 km
  5. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Terebelska
    0.0 km
  6. Continue onto Terebelska
    0.1 km
  7. At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit
    0.1 km
  8. Continue
    24.4 km
  9. Continue straight
    26.3 km
  10. Continue straight onto Siedlecka
    6.3 km
  11. At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit
    0.1 km
  12. Continue
    0.9 km
  13. Continue slight right onto Autostrada Wolności
    79.6 km
  14. Continue straight
    36.0 km
  15. Continue straight onto Autostrada Wolności
    90.1 km
  16. Take the exit ramp slight right towards A1: Gdańsk
    0.5 km
  17. Keep slight left at the fork towards A1: Katowice
    2.2 km
  18. Merge slight left onto Autostrada Bursztynowa towards Katowice
    180.0 km
  19. Take the exit ramp slight right towards S1: Bielsko-Biała
    0.6 km
  20. Keep slight right at the fork towards S1: Bielsko-Biała
    0.3 km
  21. Continue straight
    12.1 km
  22. Take the exit ramp slight right towards 1
    0.3 km
  23. Keep slight right at the fork towards 86: Katowice
    0.5 km
  24. Go straight
    25.3 km
  25. Continue straight onto Murckowska
    0.6 km
  26. Turn slight right
    0.4 km
  27. Keep slight left at the fork
    0.3 km
  28. Keep slight right at the fork towards 81: Skoczów
    0.4 km
  29. Go straight onto 73 Pułku Piechoty
    4.4 km
  30. Continue straight onto Kolejowa
    0.3 km
  31. Turn left onto Generała Zygmunta Waltera Jankego
    0.8 km
  32. Turn left onto Bolesława Prusa
    0.9 km
  33. Go straight
    0.3 km
  34. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Halfway point
246.9 km
województwo lubelskie to województwo śląskie
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
2 hrs 38 min • 2 hrs 38 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
województwo lubelskie to województwo śląskie
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
35.6 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
82.3 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
26.7 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R2.02
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
71.1%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Katowice
04:34 – 20:51
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
12:42
Total daylightUsable driving light
16 hrs 17 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
Expired
SunriseDawn break
04:34
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R2,068.62
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R9.90
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R98.98
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R2,177.50
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
High (30)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
3
Lane merges Yield required
1
Complex forks Path selection
5
Highway exits Deceleration zones
6
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Janowska 52.04941, 23.11775
Midpoint
246.9 km
Total: 494.9 km
Midpoint 246.9 km
494.9 km 5 hrs 17 min
Destination Katowice 50.21373, 19.00588

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor
Province span województwo lubelskie to województwo śląskie
One-way road span 494.9 km
Return-cycle span 989.8 km
Traversal time 5 hrs 17 min
Maneuver count 34
Maneuver density 6.9 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 246.9 km

Coordinate frame

Start 52.04941, 23.11775
Midpoint 51.96618, 19.86033
End 50.21373, 19.00588
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Questions 9
How far is Janowska from Katowice? +
Janowska is about 494.9 km from Katowice by road.
How long does it take from Janowska to Katowice? +
The drive usually takes about 5 hrs 17 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Janowska to Katowice in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Janowska to Katowice? +
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 Janowska to Katowice? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R995.91 (R27.95 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R999.83 (R28.06 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R994.84 (R27.92 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,042.59 (R29.26 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Janowska to Katowice? +
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 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

Sapieżyńska
From Janowska To Katowice
Jana III Sobieskiego
From Janowska To Katowice
Warszawa
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Terebelska
From Janowska To Katowice
2: Warszawa
From Janowska To Katowice
Siedlecka
From Janowska To Katowice
Autostrada Wolności
From Janowska To Katowice
A1: Gdańsk
From Janowska To Katowice
A1: Katowice
From Janowska To Katowice
Wrocław
From Janowska To Katowice

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