Distance from Villiers to Welkom

N Villiers → Welkom

Road distance

245.5 km

Provincial mix · N1 / R34

Villiers to Welkom is a solid inter-town journey, covering about 245.5 km in roughly 3 hrs 37 min.

Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference

212.1 km

Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio

1.16×

Navigation steps Instruction count in route set

Info Travel board

Travel time

3 hrs 37 min

Start point

Main Street

Return: 7 hrs 15 min

Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration

217 min

Average velocity Distance over route runtime

67.7 km/h

Stop-adjusted ETA 1 planned rest stop

3 hrs 52 min

Fuel Service sign

Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km

93 Petrol R27.95 / litre

R494.01

95 Petrol R28.06 / litre

R495.96

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🧭 Route vector

Compass bearing

240° WSW

Forward azimuth heading

Return heading Reverse azimuth

60° ENE

Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift

South-West

Start coords Origin point

-27.0297, 28.6008

End coords Destination point

-27.9823, 26.7380

Taxi Transport options

Shared taxi fare

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Long-distance caution

Route class Operational trip category

Long-distance

Operator type Service format

Minibus taxi

Weather 14 °C Villiers Clear Sky View Forecast → 15 °C Welkom Fair View Forecast →

Travel modes

Villiers → Welkom

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Car

245.5 km

3 hrs 37 min

Road route

🏍️ Estimate

Two-wheeler

245.5 km

~3 hrs 46 min

65 km/h avg

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Route

Route overview

Live map, directions, tolls and route services.

Map Directions Tolls Trip planning

Start Villiers

Finish Welkom

Map key

Start point

Destination

Driving route

Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

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Directions from Villiers to Welkom via N1

National highway N1
Directions from Villiers to Welkom via R34

Provincial road route R34
Head on Main Street

1.7 km
Turn right

27.6 km
At the end of the road, turn right

59.6 km
At the end of the road, turn left

83.7 km
Take the ramp left towards N1: Bloemfontein

0.7 km
Merge slight right

7.6 km
Take the exit ramp slight right towards R34: Odendaalsrus

0.7 km
Continue straight onto Z.R. Mahabane Highway

54.2 km
Keep slight right at the fork

4.7 km
At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit

0.0 km
Continue

0.8 km
At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto Koppie Alleen Road

0.1 km
Continue onto Koppie Alleen Road

0.7 km
At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto Koppie Alleen Road

0.1 km
Continue onto Koppie Alleen Road

0.8 km
At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto Stateway

0.1 km
Continue onto Stateway

1.4 km
At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Stateway

0.1 km
Continue onto Stateway

0.2 km
Turn left onto Mooi Street

0.3 km
Continue make a U-turn onto Mooi Street

0.1 km
Turn left

0.1 km
Turn right

0.0 km
You have arrived at your destination

0.0 km

Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

Tolls found 0

Known total —

Main toll road N1

We found matching toll-road records for this route, but no tollgate point was close enough to the route line to display as a confirmed route toll.

N1 N1 N1 N1

Routes ↩ Welkom → Villiers Villiers to Johannesburg Villiers to Pretoria Villiers to Cape Town Villiers to Durban Johannesburg to Welkom Pretoria to Welkom Cape Town to Welkom

Stop Stopover sign

Halfway point

122.7 km

Mid-route position Road corridor partition

50 / 50

Time partition Start / finish split

1 hr 48 min • 1 hr 48 min

Waypoint reference Nearest route marker

Mid-route reference

Vec Consumption & emissions

Consumption & emissions profile

17.7 L needed

Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline

CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output

40.8 kg

Fuel mass Approximate tank weight

13.3 kg

Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol

R2.02

Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio

86.4%

☀ Solar data

Daylight window at Welkom

07:01 – 17:24

Active daylight

Solar noonHighest sun position

12:12

Total daylightUsable driving light

10 hrs 22 min

Light remainingUntil sunset

48 min

SunriseDawn break

07:01

Fin Tax & wear

Wear & SARS deduction

R1,026.13

Single trip SARS allowance

SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate

R4.18/km

Tyre wear Estimated tread cost

R4.91

Service wear Oil & filter allocation

R49.10

Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls

R1,080.13

Nav Maneuver index

Navigation complexity

Very High (35)

Turn difficulty rating

Roundabouts Multi-path navigation

Lane merges Yield required

Complex forks Path selection

Highway exits Deceleration zones

Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS

Origin Villiers Start: Main Street -27.02972, 28.60083

Midpoint

122.7 km

Total: 245.5 km

Midpoint 122.7 km

245.5 km 3 hrs 37 min

Destination Welkom -27.98230, 26.73797

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route

Province span South Africa

One-way road span 245.5 km

Return-cycle span 491.0 km

Traversal time 3 hrs 37 min

Maneuver count 24

Maneuver density 9.8 /100 km

Midpoint chainage 122.7 km

Coordinate frame

Start -27.02972, 28.60083

Midpoint -27.48838, 27.70485

End -27.98230, 26.73797

Destination brief

Travelling to Welkom

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

Standout Why Welkom stands out

Welkom should read like inland city-stop planning with a practical overnight angle rather than big-metro wording.

Arrival What to expect on arrival

Welkom arrivals are usually easiest when the route plan includes the final suburb and likely check-in time.

Regional base Good base for nearby trips

Best for Welkom as a destination, work trip or practical overnight break in the Free State.

Route support

Route FAQ

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Questions 9

How far is Villiers from Welkom? +

Villiers is about 245.5 km from Welkom by road.

How long does it take from Villiers to Welkom? +

The drive usually takes about 3 hrs 37 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.

Is it possible to drive from Villiers to Welkom in one day? +

Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.

Is taxi available from Villiers to Welkom? +

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 Villiers to Welkom? +

Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R494.01 (R27.95 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R495.96 (R28.06 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R493.48 (R27.92 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R517.17 (R29.26 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.

Are there any tollgates from Villiers to Welkom? +

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. 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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Stateway

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Distance from Villiers to Welkom

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Route overview

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