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Distance from Mnster to D490 Ruiri Isiolo

Mnster to D490 Ruiri Isiolo is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 1,199.5 km in roughly 15 hrs 39 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.

N Mnster → D490 Ruiri Isiolo
Road distance
1,199.5 km
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
993.1 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.21×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
40
Info Travel board
Travel time
15 hrs 39 min
End point
D490 Ruiri-Isiolo
Return: 18 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
939 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
76.6 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 7 planned rest stops
17 hrs 24 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R2,007.91
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R2,017.41
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R2,236.77
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R2,254.90
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R2,649.32
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R2,661.86
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R2,951.29
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R2,975.22
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R3,485.95
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R3,502.44
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R3,883.27
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R3,914.76
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
187° S
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
7° N
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
9.0172, 38.7490
End coords Destination point
0.1522, 37.6568
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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1,199.5 km 15 hrs 39 min
Start Mnster
Finish D490 Ruiri Isiolo
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  1. Start your journey
    0.0 km
  2. Turn right onto Sudan Street
    0.3 km
  3. Turn left onto Tesema Aba Kemaw Street
    0.5 km
  4. Turn left onto Dej Wolde Michael Street
    0.3 km
  5. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Roosevelt Street
    0.1 km
  6. Continue onto Roosevelt Street
    1.8 km
  7. Continue straight onto Egypt Street
    1.6 km
  8. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.1 km
  9. Continue
    2.2 km
  10. Continue straight onto Ring Road
    1.4 km
  11. Continue straight onto Ring Road
    2.3 km
  12. Continue straight
    0.9 km
  13. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.1 km
  14. Continue
    11.5 km
  15. Continue straight
    2.5 km
  16. Keep slight right at the fork
    0.2 km
  17. Continue straight onto Addis-Adama Expressway
    50.1 km
  18. Take the exit ramp slight right
    1.1 km
  19. At the end of the road, turn left
    2.3 km
  20. Continue straight
    175.2 km
  21. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Addis Ababa to Nairobi road
    0.0 km
  22. Continue onto Addis Ababa to Nairobi road
    18.0 km
  23. Keep slight right at the fork
    0.1 km
  24. Go straight onto Addis Ababa to Nairobi road
    90.5 km
  25. At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit
    0.1 km
  26. Continue
    206.6 km
  27. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  28. Continue
    134.7 km
  29. Turn right
    17.8 km
  30. Turn left
    2.3 km
  31. Continue straight
    9.3 km
  32. Keep slight left at the fork
    0.4 km
  33. Turn sharp left
    5.5 km
  34. Turn slight right
    11.8 km
  35. At the end of the road, turn right onto Marsabit-Moyale Road
    8.4 km
  36. Continue slight left onto Marsabit-Moyale Road
    18.9 km
  37. Keep slight left at the fork onto Marsabit-Moyale Road
    399.9 km
  38. Turn left onto D490 Ruiri-Isiolo
    21.1 km
  39. Continue make a U-turn onto D490 Ruiri-Isiolo
    0.0 km
  40. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Routes ↩ D490 Ruiri Isiolo → Mnster Mnster to Johannesburg Mnster to Pretoria Mnster to Cape Town Mnster to Durban Johannesburg to D490 Ruiri Isiolo Pretoria to D490 Ruiri Isiolo Cape Town to D490 Ruiri Isiolo
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
602.0 km
አዲስ አበባ أديس أبابا to Meru
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
7 hrs 49 min • 7 hrs 49 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
አዲስ አበባ أديس أبابا to Meru
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
86.4 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
199.5 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
64.8 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.68
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
82.8%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at D490 Ruiri Isiolo
05:22 – 17:29
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
12 hrs 7 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
Expired
SunriseDawn break
05:22
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R5,013.77
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R23.99
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R239.89
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R5,277.65
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Very High (44)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
6
Lane merges Yield required
0
Complex forks Path selection
4
Highway exits Deceleration zones
7
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Mnster 9.01720, 38.74904
Midpoint
602.0 km
Total: 1,199.5 km
Midpoint 602.0 km
1,199.5 km 15 hrs 39 min
Destination D490 Ruiri Isiolo End: D490 Ruiri-Isiolo 0.15223, 37.65679

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor
Province span አዲስ አበባ أديس أبابا to Meru
One-way road span 1,199.5 km
Return-cycle span 2,398.9 km
Traversal time 15 hrs 39 min
Maneuver count 40
Maneuver density 3.3 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 602.0 km

Coordinate frame

Start 9.01720, 38.74904
Midpoint 4.65305, 38.23900
End 0.15223, 37.65679
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Questions 9
How far is Mnster from D490 Ruiri Isiolo? +
Mnster is about 1,199.5 km from D490 Ruiri Isiolo by road.
How long does it take from Mnster to D490 Ruiri Isiolo? +
The drive usually takes about 15 hrs 39 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Mnster to D490 Ruiri Isiolo 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 Mnster to D490 Ruiri Isiolo? +
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 Mnster to D490 Ruiri Isiolo? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R2,007.91 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R2,017.41 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R2,236.77 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R2,254.90 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Mnster to D490 Ruiri Isiolo? +
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

Addis-Adama Expressway
From Mnster To D490 Ruiri Isiolo
D490 Ruiri-Isiolo
From Mnster To D490 Ruiri Isiolo

Route Locations

Start area
Mnster, አዲስ አበባ أديس أبابا
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
D490 Ruiri Isiolo, Meru
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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