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Distance from Polokwane to Louis Trichardt

Polokwane to Louis Trichardt is a practical regional trip, covering about 112.0 km in roughly 1 hr 24 min.

N Polokwane → Louis Trichardt
Road distance
112.0 km
69.6 mi • 60.4 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
106.6 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.05×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
11
Info Travel board
Travel time
1 hr 24 min
Return: 2 hrs 49 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
1 hr 24 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
79.5 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 0 planned rest stops
1 hr 24 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R187.43
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R188.32
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R208.80
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R210.49
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R247.31
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R248.48
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R275.50
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R277.73
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R325.41
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R326.95
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R362.50
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R365.43
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Wx Destination weather
Today's outlook for Louis Trichardt
15.2°C
Clear sky
Feels like Perceived temperature
15.6°C
Day range High / low
H 24° • L 15°
Rain chance Today's probability
29%
Wind 10m wind speed
6 km/h
Taxi Local commuter
Taxi fare estimate
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Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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112.0 km 1 hr 24 min
Start Polokwane
Finish Louis Trichardt
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Start point
Destination
Driving route
Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Head on Compensatie Street
    0.2 km
  2. Turn left onto Grobler Street
    1.8 km
  3. Turn left onto Munnik Avenue
    4.1 km
  4. Take the ramp slight left towards N1: Louis Trichardt
    0.9 km
  5. Merge slight right onto Polokwane Bypass
    99.6 km
  6. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.1 km
  7. Continue
    3.9 km
  8. Turn left onto Songozwi Street
    1.1 km
  9. Turn right onto Krogh Street
    0.1 km
  10. Turn left onto Landros Street
    0.1 km
  11. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

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Tolls found 1
Known total R63.50
Main toll road N1
This route includes 1 toll point from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N1.
Capricorn
Road: Road not linked yet
R63.50
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
56.1 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
42 min • 42 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Polokwane → Louis Trichardt
Start and destination context
Start area Origin
Polokwane
Destination area Arrival
Louis Trichardt
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Polokwane → Louis Trichardt
Polokwane Origin postcode
Not available
Louis Trichardt Destination postcode
Not available
Province span Route area
South Africa
Set Nearby route set
Nearby route set
Pretoria to Rustenburg
3 other similar routes
Pretoria to Rustenburg Similar distance
12.7 km
Polokwane to Mokopane Similar distance
55.3 km
Johannesburg to Rustenburg Similar distance
11.8 km
Rev Related route set
Related route set
Louis Trichardt → Polokwane
Polokwane ↔ Louis Trichardt
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Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Polokwane -23.90583, 29.46139
Midpoint
56.1 km
Total: 112.0 km
Midpoint 56.1 km
112.0 km 1 hr 24 min
Destination Louis Trichardt -23.03833, 29.90667

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 112.0 km
Return-cycle span 223.9 km
Traversal time 1 hr 24 min
Maneuver count 11
Maneuver density 9.8 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 56.1 km

Coordinate frame

Start -23.90583, 29.46139
Midpoint -23.49662, 29.72196
End -23.03833, 29.90667
Destination services

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Service groups 1
Supermarkets
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 5 nearby matches around Louis Trichardt
5
Destination brief

Travelling to Louis Trichardt

A polished arrival snapshot covering what stands out, who the place suits best and what to keep in mind before you get there.

Signature Far-north Limpopo town
Standout Mountain-foot town with far-north route value
Best for Who this destination suits
Northern Limpopo stay Route stop Regional base Mountain-foot town stay
Arrival What to expect on arrival
Town-centre stays, route-side properties and outlying lodges create different practical arrivals, so the exact address matters.
Regional base Good base for nearby trips
Use Louis Trichardt as a Vhembe base for far-north Limpopo road travel, overnights and regional touring.
Destination facts Quick reference details
Limpopo-linked tourism information highlights varied accommodation and a streetscape with restaurants and coffee shops
The town works as a practical stop in the Vhembe region
Its far-north location gives it strong route value
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Route FAQ

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Questions 8
How far is Polokwane from Louis Trichardt? +
Polokwane is about 112.0 km from Louis Trichardt by road.
How long does it take from Polokwane to Louis Trichardt? +
The drive usually takes about 1 hr 24 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Polokwane to Louis Trichardt in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Polokwane to Louis Trichardt? +
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 Polokwane to Louis Trichardt? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R187.43 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R188.32 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R208.80 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R210.49 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Polokwane to Louis Trichardt? +
Yes. There is 1 tollgate 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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Towns along the route

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From Polokwane To Louis Trichardt
Polokwane Bypass
From Polokwane To Louis Trichardt

Route Locations

Start area
Polokwane
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Louis Trichardt
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.

Pretoria to Rustenburg Similar distance
About 99.3 km Difference: 12.7 km
Polokwane to Mokopane Similar distance
About 56.7 km Difference: 55.3 km
Johannesburg to Rustenburg Similar distance
About 100.2 km Difference: 11.8 km
Mbombela to Middelburg Similar distance
About 154.5 km Difference: 42.5 km
Johannesburg to Pretoria Similar distance
About 53.9 km Difference: 58.1 km

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