How far is it from Abbeyleix to Thurles?

The distance between Abbeyleix and Thurles is 48 km by road.

How long does it take to drive from Abbeyleix to Thurles?

The drive from Abbeyleix to Thurles takes approximately 40 min by car.

What is the best route from Abbeyleix to Thurles?

The fastest route from Abbeyleix to Thurles covers 48 km with a driving time of approximately 40 min.

Which direction is Thurles from Abbeyleix?

Thurles lies roughly to the south-west of Abbeyleix.

Which roads does the route from Abbeyleix to Thurles follow?

The drive from Abbeyleix to Thurles mainly follows M8.

Are there charging stations between Abbeyleix and Thurles?

Yes. You can charge along the route from Abbeyleix to Thurles, including Exit 17, M7, Portlaoise (200 kW); Abbey Rd, Thurles (180 kW); Abbeyleix Road (180 kW). Charging points on this route: 39.

Abbeyleix Thurles

Distance: 48 kmDrive time: 40 min

Driving from Abbeyleix to Thurles takes about 40 min via M8. The distance is 48 km. The straight-line distance is 41 km. Driving directions

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Driving directions16 · 48 km

1 Depart left onto Main Street 71 m
2 Turn right 381 m
3 Continue left 371 m
4 Continue right 2 km
5 Turn right 9 km
6 Enter roundabout straight 11 m
7 Exit roundabout slightly left 774 m
8 Merge slightly right onto Portlaoise to Cullahill Motorway 8 km

9 Continue straight onto Cullahill to Cashel Motorway 21 km
10 Take exit slightly left 524 m
11 Enter roundabout left 90 m
12 Exit roundabout slightly left 150 m
13 Enter roundabout slightly left 35 m
14 Exit roundabout slightly left 8 km
15 Turn left onto Slievenamon Road 14 m
16 Arrive onto Slievenamon Road

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The return trip from Thurles to Abbeyleix covers roughly the same distance, 48 km.

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Charging points along the way

39 chargers

Exit 17, M7, PortlaoiseExit 17, M7, Portlaoise, Co. Laois200 kW
Abbey Rd, ThurlesAbbey Rd, Thurles, Co. Tipperary180 kW
Abbeyleix RoadAbbeyleix Road, Co. Laois180 kW
Southern Circular Rd, PortlaoiseSouthern Circular Rd, Portlaoise, Co. Laois160 kW
R433, BallacollaR433, Ballacolla, County Laois150 kW

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Popular destinations close by

Thurles → Nenagh37 km · 40 min Thurles → Tullamore95 km · 1 h 20 min Thurles → Carlow87 km · 1 h 15 min Thurles → Cashel22 km · 20 min Thurles → Dungarvan88 km · 1 h 25 min Thurles → Templemore15 km · 15 min

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Distance and drive time are computed from OpenStreetMap road data with the OSRM routing engine. Updated 17 August 2026.

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How far is it from Abbeyleix to Thurles?: The distance between Abbeyleix and Thurles is 48 km by road.
How long does it take to drive from Abbeyleix to Thurles?: The drive from Abbeyleix to Thurles takes approximately 40 min by car.
What is the best route from Abbeyleix to Thurles?: The fastest route from Abbeyleix to Thurles covers 48 km with a driving time of approximately 40 min.
Which direction is Thurles from Abbeyleix?: Thurles lies roughly to the south-west of Abbeyleix.
Which roads does the route from Abbeyleix to Thurles follow?: The drive from Abbeyleix to Thurles mainly follows M8.
Are there charging stations between Abbeyleix and Thurles?: Yes. You can charge along the route from Abbeyleix to Thurles, including Exit 17, M7, Portlaoise (200 kW); Abbey Rd, Thurles (180 kW); Abbeyleix Road (180 kW). Charging points on this route: 39.

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