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Distance from St Eloy Les Mines to Ruffec

N St Eloy Les Mines → Ruffec
Road distance
232.1 km
St Eloy Les Mines to Ruffec is a solid inter-town journey, covering about 232.1 km in roughly 3 hrs 24 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
203.7 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.14×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
55
Info Travel board
Travel time
3 hrs 24 min
Start point
Place Michel Duval
Return: 6 hrs 48 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
204 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
68.2 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 1 planned rest stop
3 hrs 39 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R467.12
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R468.96
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R466.62
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R489.02
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R616.35
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R618.77
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R615.68
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R645.23
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R810.98
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R814.17
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R810.11
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R848.99
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
267° W
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
87° E
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
46.1612, 2.8346
End coords Destination point
46.0287, 0.1995
Taxi Transport options
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Route class Operational trip category
Long-distance
Operator type Service format
Minibus taxi
Weather 25 °C St Eloy Les Mines Clear Sky View Forecast → 25 °C Ruffec Clear Sky View Forecast →
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Travel modes
St Eloy Les Mines → Ruffec
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Car
232.1 km
3 hrs 24 min
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Two-wheeler
232.1 km
~3 hrs 34 min
65 km/h avg
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232.1 km 3 hrs 24 min
Start St Eloy Les Mines
Finish Ruffec
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  1. Head on Place Michel Duval
    0.0 km
  2. Turn right onto Rue des Bayons
    0.0 km
  3. Turn right onto Rue Jean Jaurès
    2.1 km
  4. Continue straight onto Rue le Prieuré
    0.9 km
  5. Continue straight onto Rue de la Poste
    0.3 km
  6. Continue straight onto Rue des Fossés
    0.2 km
  7. Continue straight onto Rue Faubourg Crouzille
    0.4 km
  8. Continue straight onto Avenue du Bourbonnais
    0.1 km
  9. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Avenue du Bourbonnais
    0.0 km
  10. Continue onto Avenue du Bourbonnais
    0.3 km
  11. Turn left
    6.3 km
  12. Continue straight
    7.1 km
  13. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Grand-Rue
    0.0 km
  14. Continue onto Grand-Rue
    0.4 km
  15. Continue onto Route d'Evaux les Bains
    4.0 km
  16. Continue straight onto Route de la Vallée
    2.9 km
  17. Turn slight right
    6.8 km
  18. Turn slight right onto Avenue de Budelle
    0.3 km
  19. Turn slight left onto Rue du Calvaire
    0.2 km
  20. At the end of the road, turn right onto Rue de Verdun
    0.0 km
  21. Turn left onto Rue Saint-Bonnet
    0.4 km
  22. Continue straight onto Route de Chambon
    0.4 km
  23. Continue straight
    5.0 km
  24. Go straight onto Route de Gouzon
    13.6 km
  25. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  26. Continue
    1.0 km
  27. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Route de Boussac
    0.0 km
  28. Continue onto Route de Boussac
    0.2 km
  29. At the roundabout, take the 4th exit
    0.1 km
  30. Continue
    0.5 km
  31. Merge slight left onto Route Centre Europe Atlantique
    70.3 km
  32. At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit
    0.1 km
  33. Continue
    0.8 km
  34. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.1 km
  35. Continue
    11.3 km
  36. Keep slight left at the fork
    16.2 km
  37. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit
    0.0 km
  38. Continue
    2.0 km
  39. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.1 km
  40. Continue
    5.5 km
  41. At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit
    0.1 km
  42. Continue
    5.4 km
  43. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.1 km
  44. Continue
    3.0 km
  45. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.1 km
  46. Continue
    23.2 km
  47. Turn slight right
    0.3 km
  48. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  49. Continue
    1.2 km
  50. Turn left
    19.0 km
  51. Go straight onto Avenue de la Garenne
    1.9 km
  52. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  53. Continue
    17.5 km
  54. Continue straight onto Avenue de la Libération
    0.5 km
  55. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Routes ↩ Ruffec → St Eloy Les Mines St Eloy Les Mines to Johannesburg St Eloy Les Mines to Pretoria St Eloy Les Mines to Cape Town St Eloy Les Mines to Durban Johannesburg to Ruffec Pretoria to Ruffec Cape Town to Ruffec
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Halfway point
115.8 km
Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes to Nouvelle-Aquitaine
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
1 hr 42 min • 1 hr 42 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes to Nouvelle-Aquitaine
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
16.7 L needed
Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
38.6 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
12.5 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R2.02
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
87.8%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Ruffec
06:07 – 21:51
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
13:59
Total daylightUsable driving light
15 hrs 44 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
13 hrs 37 min
SunriseDawn break
06:07
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R970.27
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R4.64
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R46.42
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R1,021.34
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Very High (74)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
14
Lane merges Yield required
1
Complex forks Path selection
1
Highway exits Deceleration zones
14
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin St Eloy Les Mines Start: Place Michel Duval 46.16117, 2.83456
Midpoint
115.8 km
Total: 232.1 km
Midpoint 115.8 km
232.1 km 3 hrs 24 min
Destination Ruffec 46.02871, 0.19946

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor
Province span Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes to Nouvelle-Aquitaine
One-way road span 232.1 km
Return-cycle span 464.2 km
Traversal time 3 hrs 24 min
Maneuver count 55
Maneuver density 23.7 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 115.8 km

Coordinate frame

Start 46.16117, 2.83456
Midpoint 46.22406, 1.48271
End 46.02871, 0.19946
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Questions 9
How far is St Eloy Les Mines from Ruffec? +
St Eloy Les Mines is about 232.1 km from Ruffec by road.
How long does it take from St Eloy Les Mines to Ruffec? +
The drive usually takes about 3 hrs 24 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from St Eloy Les Mines to Ruffec in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from St Eloy Les Mines to Ruffec? +
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 St Eloy Les Mines to Ruffec? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R467.12 (R27.95 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R468.96 (R28.06 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R466.62 (R27.92 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R489.02 (R29.26 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from St Eloy Les Mines to Ruffec? +
No tollgates are currently matched for this route.
What is the route verdict for this trip? +
Heavy long-distance trip: This is a serious road trip. Start early, plan rest stops, and consider whether an overnight stay makes more sense.
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 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

Place Michel Duval
From St Eloy Les Mines To Ruffec
Rue des Bayons
From St Eloy Les Mines To Ruffec
Rue Jean Jaurès
From St Eloy Les Mines To Ruffec
Rue le Prieuré
From St Eloy Les Mines To Ruffec
Rue de la Poste
From St Eloy Les Mines To Ruffec
Rue des Fossés
From St Eloy Les Mines To Ruffec
Rue Faubourg Crouzille
From St Eloy Les Mines To Ruffec
Grand-Rue
From St Eloy Les Mines To Ruffec
Rue du Calvaire
From St Eloy Les Mines To Ruffec
Rue de Verdun
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