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Distance from Nantes to Lyon

N Nantes → Lyon
Road distance
872.8 km
Nantes to Lyon is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 872.8 km in roughly 11 hrs 38 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
676.5 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.29×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
27
Info Travel board
Travel time
11 hrs 38 min
Start point
Loerie Road
Return: 17 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
698 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
74.9 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 5 planned rest stops
12 hrs 53 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R1,666.57
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R1,673.49
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R2,029.80
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R2,042.37
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R2,198.95
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R2,208.07
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R2,678.21
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R2,694.79
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R2,893.36
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R2,905.36
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R3,523.96
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R3,545.78
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
33° NNE
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
213° SSW
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-33.9596, 18.5273
End coords Destination point
-28.7975, 22.3011
Taxi Local commuter
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Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
Weather 17 °C Nantes Clear Sky View Forecast → 17 °C Lyon Fair View Forecast →
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Travel modes
Nantes → Lyon
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Car
872.8 km
11 hrs 38 min
Road route
🏍️ Estimate
Two-wheeler
872.8 km
~13 hrs 25 min
65 km/h avg
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Flight
873 km
~1 hr 44 min
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872.8 km 11 hrs 38 min
Start Nantes
Finish Lyon
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Destination
Driving route
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Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Head on Loerie Road
    0.4 km
  2. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Loerie Road
    0.0 km
  3. Continue onto Loerie Road
    0.5 km
  4. Turn left onto Bosduif Road
    0.2 km
  5. Turn right onto Heideveld Road
    0.3 km
  6. Turn left onto Jakes Gerwel Drive towards Epping
    8.5 km
  7. Continue straight
    117.3 km
  8. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  9. Continue
    37.5 km
  10. Continue straight
    134.2 km
  11. Take the exit ramp right
    0.3 km
  12. Turn left onto Van Riebeeck Street
    0.6 km
  13. At the end of the road, turn left onto Troe-Troe Street
    0.1 km
  14. Turn right onto Church Street
    0.6 km
  15. Turn left onto Residential Street
    118.5 km
  16. Turn left onto Church Street
    0.8 km
  17. Turn right onto Hofmeyer Street
    0.2 km
  18. Turn left onto Station Road
    0.1 km
  19. Turn right onto Paul Kruger Street
    21.5 km
  20. Turn left
    268.6 km
  21. Turn right onto Kerk Street
    19.2 km
  22. Turn left
    56.3 km
  23. Turn right
    21.2 km
  24. Turn right
    12.3 km
  25. Turn left
    40.7 km
  26. Turn left
    12.9 km
  27. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Halfway point
436.9 km
Western Cape to Northern Cape
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
5 hrs 49 min • 5 hrs 49 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Western Cape to Northern Cape
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
62.8 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
145.2 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
47.1 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.92
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
77.5%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Lyon
07:08 – 17:45
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 36 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
2 hrs 19 min
SunriseDawn break
07:08
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R3,648.34
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R17.46
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R174.56
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R3,840.35
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Moderate (11)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
2
Lane merges Yield required
0
Complex forks Path selection
0
Highway exits Deceleration zones
3
Route atlas

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Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Nantes Start: Loerie Road -33.95964, 18.52729
Midpoint
436.9 km
Total: 872.8 km
Midpoint 436.9 km
872.8 km 11 hrs 38 min
Destination Lyon -28.79751, 22.30109

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor
Province span Western Cape to Northern Cape
One-way road span 872.8 km
Return-cycle span 1,745.6 km
Traversal time 11 hrs 38 min
Maneuver count 27
Maneuver density 3.1 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 436.9 km

Coordinate frame

Start -33.95964, 18.52729
Midpoint -31.49612, 19.94153
End -28.79751, 22.30109
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Questions 9
How far is Nantes from Lyon? +
Nantes is about 872.8 km from Lyon by road.
How long does it take from Nantes to Lyon? +
The drive usually takes about 11 hrs 38 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Nantes to Lyon 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 Nantes 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 Nantes to Lyon? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R1,666.57 (R26.52 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R1,673.49 (R26.63 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R2,029.80 (R32.30 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R2,042.37 (R32.50 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Nantes to Lyon? +
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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: Citrusdal
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Route Locations

Start area
Nantes, Western Cape
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

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