How far is it from Arnhem to Vaals?

The distance between Arnhem and Vaals is 189 km by road.

How long does it take to drive from Arnhem to Vaals?

The drive from Arnhem to Vaals takes approximately 2 h 20 min by car.

What is the best route from Arnhem to Vaals?

The fastest route from Arnhem to Vaals covers 189 km with a driving time of approximately 2 h 20 min.

Which direction is Vaals from Arnhem?

Vaals lies roughly to the south of Arnhem.

Which roads does the route from Arnhem to Vaals follow?

The drive from Arnhem to Vaals mainly follows A73, A 61, A 44. The longest single stretch is 65 km on A73.

Which towns do you pass between Arnhem and Vaals?

Towns on the route from Arnhem to Vaals include Elst, Cuijk, Venlo, Grevenbroich, Aachen.

Arnhem Vaals

Distance: 189 kmDrive time: 2 h 20 min

Driving from Arnhem to Vaals takes about 2 h 20 min via A73. The distance is 189 km. The straight-line distance is 135 km. EV charging is available along the route, including in Elst, Nijmegen, Mönchengladbach, Düren, Kerkrade. Driving directions

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Driving directions57 · 189 km

1 Depart right onto Renssenstraat 43 m
2 Turn left onto Betuwestraat 122 m
3 Turn left onto Utrechtsestraat 199 m
4 Continue straight onto Stationsplein 135 m
5 Turn right onto Nieuwe Plein 216 m
6 Continue right onto Nieuwe Plein 123 m
7 Continue straight onto Roermondsplein 194 m
8 Continue straight onto Nelson Mandelabrug 535 m
9 Continue straight onto Eldenseweg 2 km
10 Continue straight onto Eldenseweg 61 m
11 Turn slightly left onto Batavierenweg 566 m
12 Take ramp slightly right 72 m
13 Merge slightly left onto Nijmeegseweg 7 km

14 Take exit slightly right 467 m
15 Keep slightly left 861 m
16 Keep slightly left 853 m
17 Continue straight onto Prins Mauritssingel 3 km
18 Turn right onto Graaf Alardsingel 687 m
19 Continue straight onto Generaal James Gavinsingel 2 km
20 Turn right onto Nymaplein 56 m
21 Continue straight onto Verlengde Energieweg 2 km
22 Keep slightly right onto Energieweg 32 m
23 Turn right 717 m
24 Keep slightly left onto Energieweg 31 m
25 Turn slightly left 39 m
26 Turn right onto Energieweg 226 m
27 Keep slightly right onto Energieweg 35 m
28 Turn right onto Gaziantepplein 40 m
29 Continue straight onto Neerbosscheweg 3 km
30 Take exit slightly right 58 km
31 Take exit slightly right 317 m
32 Keep slightly left 645 m
33 Keep slightly left 924 m
34 Keep slightly left 6 km
35 Keep slightly left 2 km
36 Continue straight 36 km
37 Keep slightly left 2 km
38 Merge slightly left 3 km
39 Take exit slightly right 2 km
40 Merge slightly right 42 km
41 Take exit slightly right 309 m
42 Keep slightly right 708 m
43 Keep slightly left 211 m
44 Merge slightly left 7 km
45 Take exit slightly right 325 m
46 Keep slightly right 66 m
47 Merge slightly left onto Kohlscheider Straße 2 km
48 Take exit slightly right onto Toledoring 2 km
49 Continue straight onto Pariser Ring 3 km
50 Keep slightly right onto Pariser Ring 42 m
51 Turn right onto Vaalser Straße 2 km
52 Continue straight onto Maastrichterlaan 378 m
53 Enter roundabout right onto Maastrichterlaan 30 m
54 Exit roundabout right onto Maastrichterlaan 577 m
55 Turn left onto Wolfskuilenweg 193 m
56 Turn right onto Laatbankstraat 26 m
57 Arrive right onto Laatbankstraat

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The return trip from Vaals to Arnhem covers roughly the same distance, 189 km.

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Beuningen, veersteiger
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How far is it from Arnhem to Vaals?: The distance between Arnhem and Vaals is 189 km by road.
How long does it take to drive from Arnhem to Vaals?: The drive from Arnhem to Vaals takes approximately 2 h 20 min by car.
What is the best route from Arnhem to Vaals?: The fastest route from Arnhem to Vaals covers 189 km with a driving time of approximately 2 h 20 min.
Which direction is Vaals from Arnhem?: Vaals lies roughly to the south of Arnhem.
Which roads does the route from Arnhem to Vaals follow?: The drive from Arnhem to Vaals mainly follows A73, A 61, A 44. The longest single stretch is 65 km on A73.
Which towns do you pass between Arnhem and Vaals?: Towns on the route from Arnhem to Vaals include Elst, Cuijk, Venlo, Grevenbroich, Aachen.

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