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Distance from Split to Theunissen

Split to Theunissen is a solid inter-town journey, covering about 288.6 km in roughly 3 hrs 43 min.

N Split → Theunissen
Road distance
288.6 km
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
240.1 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.20×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
14
Info Travel board
Travel time
3 hrs 43 min
End point
President Steyn Street
Return: 26 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
223 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
77.6 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 1 planned rest stop
3 hrs 58 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R483.12
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R485.41
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R538.19
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R542.55
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R637.45
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R640.47
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R710.11
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R715.87
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R838.75
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R842.72
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R934.35
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R941.93
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
272° W
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
92° E
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-28.4811, 29.1642
End coords Destination point
-28.4006, 26.7106
Taxi Local commuter
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Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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288.6 km 3 hrs 43 min
Start Split
Finish Theunissen
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Destination
Driving route
Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

↑
  1. Head on Bezuidenhout's Pass
    7.4 km
  2. Turn left
    3.8 km
  3. Turn right
    3.8 km
  4. At the end of the road, turn right
    9.9 km
  5. At the end of the road, turn right
    8.5 km
  6. Turn left
    85.6 km
  7. Continue left onto Eeufees Street
    1.2 km
  8. Continue straight onto Church Street
    136.7 km
  9. Continue straight
    30.3 km
  10. Turn left onto Z.R. Mahabane Highway
    0.3 km
  11. Turn left onto Piet Retief Street
    0.6 km
  12. Turn right
    0.4 km
  13. Turn left onto President Steyn Street
    0.0 km
  14. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Routes ↩ Theunissen → Split Split to Johannesburg Split to Pretoria Split to Cape Town Split to Durban Johannesburg to Theunissen Pretoria to Theunissen Cape Town to Theunissen
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
144.2 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
1 hr 51 min • 1 hr 51 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
20.8 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
48.0 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
15.6 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.68
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
83.2%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Theunissen
06:42 – 17:36
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 53 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
15 hrs 1 min
SunriseDawn break
06:42
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R1,206.36
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R5.77
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R57.72
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R1,269.85
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Low (0)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
0
Lane merges Yield required
0
Complex forks Path selection
0
Highway exits Deceleration zones
0
Route atlas

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Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Split -28.48114, 29.16421
Midpoint
144.2 km
Total: 288.6 km
Midpoint 144.2 km
288.6 km 3 hrs 43 min
Destination Theunissen End: President Steyn Street -28.40056, 26.71056

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 288.6 km
Return-cycle span 577.2 km
Traversal time 3 hrs 43 min
Maneuver count 14
Maneuver density 4.9 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 144.2 km

Coordinate frame

Start -28.48114, 29.16421
Midpoint -28.27238, 28.07259
End -28.40056, 26.71056
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Questions 9
How far is Split from Theunissen? +
Split is about 288.6 km from Theunissen by road.
How long does it take from Split to Theunissen? +
The drive usually takes about 3 hrs 43 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Split to Theunissen in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Split to Theunissen? +
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 Split to Theunissen? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R483.12 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R485.41 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R538.19 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R542.55 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Split to Theunissen? +
No tollgates are currently matched for this route.
What is the route verdict for this trip? +
Long same-day trip: This can work in one day, but a rest stop and early departure are recommended.
Is there a long-trip warning on this route? +
This is a medium-to-long route. A fuel or refreshment stop is a good idea.
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 looks more local or regional, but always check signs and road conditions on the day.
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Towns along the route

Bezuidenhout's Pass
From Split To Theunissen

Route Locations

Start area
Split, Free State
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Theunissen
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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