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Distance from Uca1 to D490 Ruiri Isiolo

N Uca1 → D490 Ruiri Isiolo
Road distance
229.2 km
Uca1 to D490 Ruiri Isiolo is a solid inter-town journey, covering about 229.2 km in roughly 3 hrs 4 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
174.3 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.32×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
18
Info Travel board
Travel time
3 hrs 4 min
Start point
Eastern Bypass
End point
D490 Ruiri-Isiolo
Return: 6 hrs 8 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
184 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
74.6 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 1 planned rest stop
3 hrs 19 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R461.27
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R463.09
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R460.78
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R482.89
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R608.63
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R611.02
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R607.97
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R637.15
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R800.82
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R803.98
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R799.96
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R838.36
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
25° NNE
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
205° SSW
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-1.2632, 36.9833
End coords Destination point
0.1522, 37.6568
Taxi Transport options
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Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Long-distance
Operator type Service format
Minibus taxi
Weather 25 °C Uca1 Cloudy View Forecast → 24 °C D490 Ruiri Isiolo Partly Cloudy View Forecast →
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Travel modes
Uca1 → D490 Ruiri Isiolo
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Car
229.2 km
3 hrs 4 min
Road route
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Two-wheeler
229.2 km
~3 hrs 31 min
65 km/h avg
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229.2 km 3 hrs 4 min
Start Uca1
Finish D490 Ruiri Isiolo
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Start point
Destination
Driving route
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Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Head on Eastern Bypass
    4.9 km
  2. Turn slight left
    0.0 km
  3. Turn slight right
    0.0 km
  4. Keep slight left at the fork onto Eastern Bypass
    8.7 km
  5. At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto Thika Road
    0.1 km
  6. Continue onto Thika Road
    0.3 km
  7. Take the ramp slight right onto Thika Road
    0.1 km
  8. Merge slight right onto Thika Road
    18.7 km
  9. Continue straight onto Meru-Nairobi Highway
    14.1 km
  10. Continue straight onto Embu-Nairobi Highway
    31.1 km
  11. Turn slight left onto Embu-Nairobi Highway
    86.4 km
  12. Continue straight onto Meru-Nairobi Highway
    51.7 km
  13. Continue left onto Meru-Nairobi Highway
    0.7 km
  14. Continue straight onto Embu-Meru Highway
    1.0 km
  15. Go straight onto Meru-Maua Road
    4.5 km
  16. Turn left
    6.9 km
  17. Turn left onto D490 Ruiri-Isiolo
    0.0 km
  18. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Routes ↩ D490 Ruiri Isiolo → Uca1 Uca1 to Johannesburg Uca1 to Pretoria Uca1 to Cape Town Uca1 to Durban Johannesburg to D490 Ruiri Isiolo Pretoria to D490 Ruiri Isiolo Cape Town to D490 Ruiri Isiolo
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
114.9 km
Nairobi to Meru
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
1 hr 32 min • 1 hr 32 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Nairobi to Meru
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
16.5 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
38.1 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
12.4 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R2.02
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
76%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at D490 Ruiri Isiolo
05:25 – 17:33
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
11:29
Total daylightUsable driving light
12 hrs 7 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
7 hrs 43 min
SunriseDawn break
05:25
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R958.12
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R4.58
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R45.84
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R1,008.55
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Moderate (9)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
1
Lane merges Yield required
1
Complex forks Path selection
1
Highway exits Deceleration zones
1
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Uca1 Start: Eastern Bypass -1.26321, 36.98328
Midpoint
114.9 km
Total: 229.2 km
Midpoint 114.9 km
229.2 km 3 hrs 4 min
Destination D490 Ruiri Isiolo End: D490 Ruiri-Isiolo 0.15223, 37.65679

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor
Province span Nairobi to Meru
One-way road span 229.2 km
Return-cycle span 458.4 km
Traversal time 3 hrs 4 min
Maneuver count 18
Maneuver density 7.9 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 114.9 km

Coordinate frame

Start -1.26321, 36.98328
Midpoint -0.54949, 37.41959
End 0.15223, 37.65679
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Questions 9
How far is Uca1 from D490 Ruiri Isiolo? +
Uca1 is about 229.2 km from D490 Ruiri Isiolo by road.
How long does it take from Uca1 to D490 Ruiri Isiolo? +
The drive usually takes about 3 hrs 4 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Uca1 to D490 Ruiri Isiolo in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Uca1 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 Uca1 to D490 Ruiri Isiolo? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R461.27 (R27.95 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R463.09 (R28.06 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R460.78 (R27.92 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R482.89 (R29.26 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Uca1 to D490 Ruiri Isiolo? +
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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