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Distance from Kimberley to Lyon

Kimberley to Lyon is a solid inter-town journey, covering about 260.1 km in roughly 3 hrs 28 min.

N Kimberley → Lyon
Road distance
260.1 km
161.6 mi • 140.4 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
240.2 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.08×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
11
Info Travel board
Travel time
3 hrs 28 min
Return: 6 hrs 57 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
3 hrs 28 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
74.8 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 1 planned rest stop
3 hrs 43 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R435.41
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R437.47
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R485.04
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R488.97
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R574.50
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R577.22
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R639.98
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R645.17
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R755.92
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R759.50
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R842.08
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R848.91
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Fastest drive Direct drive estimate
3 hrs 28 min
Comfort drive Allows a short stop
3 hrs 43 min
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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260.1 km 3 hrs 28 min
Start Kimberley
Finish Lyon
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Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Head on Market Street
    0.1 km
  2. Continue make a U-turn onto Market Street
    0.2 km
  3. Turn left onto Phakamile Mabija Street
    0.4 km
  4. Turn slight left onto Sydney Street
    0.1 km
  5. Turn right onto Lennox Street
    0.1 km
  6. Continue straight onto Long Street
    1.7 km
  7. Continue straight onto Schmidtsdrift Road
    3.6 km
  8. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Schmidtsdrift Road
    0.0 km
  9. Continue onto Schmidtsdrift Road
    240.9 km
  10. Turn right
    12.9 km
  11. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
129.9 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
1 hr 44 min • 1 hr 44 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Kimberley → Lyon
Start and destination context
Start area Origin
Kimberley
Destination area Arrival
Lyon, Northern Cape
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Kimberley → Lyon
Kimberley Origin postcode
Not available
Lyon Destination postcode
Not available
Province span Route area
South Africa
Set Nearby route set
Nearby route set
Gqeberha to East London
3 other similar routes
Gqeberha to East London Similar distance
21.5 km
Bloemfontein to Kimberley Overlapping province
117.3 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Similar distance
16.3 km
Rev Related route set
Related route set
Lyon → Kimberley
Kimberley ↔ Lyon
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Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Kimberley -28.73830, 24.76423
Midpoint
129.9 km
Total: 260.1 km
Midpoint 129.9 km
260.1 km 3 hrs 28 min
Destination Lyon -28.79751, 22.30109

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 260.1 km
Return-cycle span 520.2 km
Traversal time 3 hrs 28 min
Maneuver count 11
Maneuver density 4.2 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 129.9 km

Coordinate frame

Start -28.73830, 24.76423
Midpoint -28.82804, 23.47606
End -28.79751, 22.30109
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How far is Kimberley from Lyon? +
Kimberley is about 260.1 km from Lyon by road.
How long does it take from Kimberley to Lyon? +
The drive usually takes about 3 hrs 28 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Kimberley to Lyon in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Kimberley to Lyon? +
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 Kimberley to Lyon? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R435.41 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R437.47 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R485.04 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R488.97 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Kimberley to Lyon? +
No tollgates are currently matched for this route.
What is the route verdict for this trip? +
Long same-day trip: This can work in one day, but a rest stop and early departure are recommended.
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 looks more local or regional, but always check signs and road conditions on the day.
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Route Locations

Start area
Kimberley
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Lyon, Northern Cape
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

Distance comparisons

Here are similar South African routes with a close travel distance, prioritised by the same province or matching province pair where possible.

Gqeberha to East London Similar distance
About 238.6 km Difference: 21.5 km
Bloemfontein to Kimberley Overlapping province
About 142.8 km Difference: 117.3 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Similar distance
About 276.4 km Difference: 16.3 km
Johannesburg to Polokwane Similar distance
About 293.1 km Difference: 33.0 km
Rustenburg to Mahikeng Similar distance
About 161.5 km Difference: 98.6 km

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