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Distance from Metz Nancy to Chinon

Metz Nancy to Chinon is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 642.2 km in roughly 6 hrs 45 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.

N Metz Nancy → Chinon
Road distance
642.2 km
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
489.3 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.31×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
58
Info Travel board
Travel time
6 hrs 45 min
Return: 30 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
405 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
95.1 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 3 planned rest stops
7 hrs 30 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,074.97
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,080.05
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,197.49
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,207.20
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,418.36
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,425.07
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,580.02
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,592.83
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,866.26
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,875.09
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R2,078.98
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R2,095.83
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
248° WSW
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
68° ENE
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
48.9784, 6.2438
End coords Destination point
47.1667, 0.2402
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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642.2 km 6 hrs 45 min
Start Metz Nancy
Finish Chinon
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  1. Start your journey
    0.2 km
  2. Turn left
    0.1 km
  3. Turn left
    0.1 km
  4. At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit
    0.1 km
  5. Continue
    0.3 km
  6. Continue straight
    1.0 km
  7. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Route de l'Aéroport
    0.1 km
  8. Continue onto Route de l'Aéroport
    0.8 km
  9. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.1 km
  10. Continue
    1.4 km
  11. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.1 km
  12. Continue
    2.7 km
  13. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit
    0.1 km
  14. Continue
    4.3 km
  15. At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit
    0.1 km
  16. Continue
    0.3 km
  17. Take the ramp slight left
    0.3 km
  18. Merge slight left onto Autoroute de Lorraine-Bourgogne
    31.1 km
  19. Take the exit ramp slight right onto Autoroute de Lorraine-Bourgogne towards Toul
    132.4 km
  20. Take the exit ramp slight right towards A 5
    1.3 km
  21. Merge slight left
    160.3 km
  22. Take the exit ramp slight right towards A 19
    0.2 km
  23. Continue straight
    28.4 km
  24. Keep slight right at the fork towards A 19
    101.0 km
  25. Keep slight left at the fork towards A 10: Bordeaux
    1.6 km
  26. Continue straight
    0.6 km
  27. Merge slight left onto L'Aquitaine
    13.4 km
  28. Keep slight left at the fork onto L'Aquitaine towards Bordeaux
    119.2 km
  29. Take the exit ramp slight right towards A 85: Lyon
    0.3 km
  30. Keep slight right at the fork towards Nantes
    1.1 km
  31. Merge slight left onto Autoroute de la Vallée de la Loire
    8.6 km
  32. Take the exit ramp slight right towards D 751: Azay-le-Rideau
    0.4 km
  33. Merge slight right onto M 751
    0.7 km
  34. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.1 km
  35. Continue
    6.2 km
  36. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Route de Tours
    0.0 km
  37. Continue onto Route de Tours
    0.9 km
  38. At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit
    0.0 km
  39. Continue
    18.1 km
  40. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Route de Tours
    0.0 km
  41. Continue onto Route de Tours
    0.9 km
  42. At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto Avenue François Mitterrand
    0.1 km
  43. Continue onto Avenue François Mitterrand
    0.1 km
  44. Turn left onto Rue du Petit Bouqueteau
    0.7 km
  45. Turn right onto Boulevard des Hucherolles
    0.2 km
  46. Turn left onto Rue de la Roche-Faucon
    0.5 km
  47. At the end of the road, turn right onto Rue Paul Huet
    0.1 km
  48. Turn left onto Avenue Gambetta
    0.3 km
  49. Turn right onto Rue Auguste Correch
    0.3 km
  50. Turn left onto Boulevard Paul-Louis Courier
    0.1 km
  51. Turn right onto Rue du 11 Novembre
    0.2 km
  52. Continue straight onto Rue du 8 Mai 1945
    0.1 km
  53. Continue right onto Quai Jeanne d'Arc
    0.4 km
  54. Turn right onto Rue Neuve de l'Hôtel de Ville
    0.0 km
  55. Turn right onto Place du Général de Gaulle
    0.0 km
  56. Continue left onto Place du Général de Gaulle
    0.0 km
  57. Turn right onto Place du Général de Gaulle
    0.0 km
  58. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Routes ↩ Chinon → Metz Nancy Metz Nancy to Johannesburg Metz Nancy to Pretoria Metz Nancy to Cape Town Metz Nancy to Durban Johannesburg to Chinon Pretoria to Chinon Cape Town to Chinon
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
320.5 km
Grand Est to Centre-Val de Loire
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
3 hrs 22 min • 3 hrs 22 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Grand Est to Centre-Val de Loire
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
46.2 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
106.8 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
34.7 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.68
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
76.2%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Chinon
06:36 – 21:14
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
14 hrs 37 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
Expired
SunriseDawn break
06:36
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R2,684.21
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R12.84
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R128.43
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R2,825.48
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Very High (78)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
11
Lane merges Yield required
5
Complex forks Path selection
4
Highway exits Deceleration zones
16
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Metz Nancy 48.97836, 6.24381
Midpoint
320.5 km
Total: 642.2 km
Midpoint 320.5 km
642.2 km 6 hrs 45 min
Destination Chinon 47.16672, 0.24021

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor
Province span Grand Est to Centre-Val de Loire
One-way road span 642.2 km
Return-cycle span 1,284.3 km
Traversal time 6 hrs 45 min
Maneuver count 58
Maneuver density 9.0 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 320.5 km

Coordinate frame

Start 48.97836, 6.24381
Midpoint 48.24442, 3.50539
End 47.16672, 0.24021
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Questions 9
How far is Metz Nancy from Chinon? +
Metz Nancy is about 642.2 km from Chinon by road.
How long does it take from Metz Nancy to Chinon? +
The drive usually takes about 6 hrs 45 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Metz Nancy to Chinon in one day? +
It is possible, but for many travellers this is better treated as a very long same-day trip or an overnight trip.
Is taxi available from Metz Nancy to Chinon? +
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 Metz Nancy to Chinon? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R1,074.97 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R1,080.05 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,197.49 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,207.20 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Metz Nancy to Chinon? +
No tollgates are currently matched for this route.
What is the route verdict for this trip? +
Very long trip: This is a demanding long-distance route. Treat it as a serious travel day and consider an overnight stop.
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

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Nancy
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Gare Lorraine T.G.V
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Cheminot
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Autoroute de Lorraine-Bourgogne
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Toul
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Paris
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Dijon
From Metz Nancy To Chinon

Route Locations

Start area
Metz Nancy, Grand Est
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Chinon, Centre-Val de Loire
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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