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Distance from Kroonstad to Lusaka

N Kroonstad → Lusaka
Road distance
137.4 km
Highway dominant · N1 / N5
Kroonstad to Lusaka is a practical regional trip, covering about 137.4 km in roughly 1 hr 47 min.
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
100.4 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.37×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
16
Info Travel board
Travel time
1 hr 47 min
Start point
Beyers Street
Return: 3 hrs 34 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
107 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
76.8 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 0 planned rest stops
1 hr 47 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R276.57
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R277.66
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R276.27
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R289.53
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R364.91
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R366.35
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R364.52
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R382.02
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R480.15
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R482.04
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R479.64
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R502.65
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
212° SSW
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
32° NNE
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-27.6533, 27.2355
End coords Destination point
-28.4214, 26.6986
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Route class Operational trip category
Long-distance
Operator type Service format
Minibus taxi
Weather 18 °C Kroonstad Clear Sky View Forecast → 18 °C Lusaka Clear Sky View Forecast →
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Travel modes
Kroonstad → Lusaka
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Car
137.4 km
1 hr 47 min
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Two-wheeler
137.4 km
~2 hrs 6 min
65 km/h avg
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137.4 km 107 min
Start Kroonstad
Finish Lusaka
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Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Directions from Kroonstad to Lusaka via N1 and N5
    National highway route N1N5
  2. Head on Beyers Street
    0.4 km
  3. Turn right onto Marais Street
    0.3 km
  4. Continue straight onto Bukes Street
    0.7 km
  5. Turn left onto Reitz Street
    0.7 km
  6. Turn right towards N1: Bloemfontein
    0.4 km
  7. Merge slight right
    98.9 km
  8. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N5
    0.5 km
  9. Turn right
    30.7 km
  10. Turn left onto Z.R. Mahabane Highway
    3.5 km
  11. Turn left
    0.7 km
  12. Turn right
    0.2 km
  13. At the end of the road, turn left
    0.2 km
  14. Turn right
    0.2 km
  15. Turn left
    0.1 km
  16. Turn left
    0.0 km
  17. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

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Tolls found 0
Known total —
Main toll road N1
We found matching toll-road records for this route, but no tollgate point was close enough to the route line to display as a confirmed route toll.
N1 N1 N1 N1
Routes ↩ Lusaka → Kroonstad Kroonstad to Johannesburg Kroonstad to Pretoria Kroonstad to Cape Town Kroonstad to Durban Johannesburg to Lusaka Pretoria to Lusaka Cape Town to Lusaka
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
68.8 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
53 min • 53 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
9.9 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
22.9 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
7.4 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R2.02
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
73%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Lusaka
07:01 – 17:23
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
12:12
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 22 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
4 hrs 27 min
SunriseDawn break
07:01
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R574.46
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R2.75
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R27.49
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R604.70
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 Kroonstad Start: Beyers Street -27.65327, 27.23552
Midpoint
68.8 km
Total: 137.4 km
Midpoint 68.8 km
137.4 km 107 min
Destination Lusaka -28.42139, 26.69861

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 137.4 km
Return-cycle span 274.8 km
Traversal time 107 min
Maneuver count 16
Maneuver density 11.6 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 68.8 km

Coordinate frame

Start -27.65327, 27.23552
Midpoint -28.22725, 27.08846
End -28.42139, 26.69861
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Questions 8
How far is Kroonstad from Lusaka? +
Kroonstad is about 137.4 km from Lusaka by road.
How long does it take from Kroonstad to Lusaka? +
The drive usually takes about 107 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Kroonstad to Lusaka in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Kroonstad to Lusaka? +
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 Kroonstad to Lusaka? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R276.57 (R27.95 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R277.66 (R28.06 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R276.27 (R27.92 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R289.53 (R29.26 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Kroonstad to Lusaka? +
No tollgates are currently matched for this route.
What is the route verdict for this trip? +
Practical regional trip: This route is very manageable in one day and usually works well as a same-day return.
Is there a road note for this route? +
This is a regional road trip that can usually work as a same-day return. National roads appear in this route, so watch for toll signs and busier sections.
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