How far is it from Ballydesmond to Lahinch?

The distance between Ballydesmond and Lahinch is 155 km by road.

How long does it take to drive from Ballydesmond to Lahinch?

The drive from Ballydesmond to Lahinch takes approximately 2 h 20 min by car.

What is the best route from Ballydesmond to Lahinch?

The fastest route from Ballydesmond to Lahinch covers 155 km with a driving time of approximately 2 h 20 min.

Which direction is Lahinch from Ballydesmond?

Lahinch lies roughly to the north of Ballydesmond.

Which roads does the route from Ballydesmond to Lahinch follow?

The drive from Ballydesmond to Lahinch mainly follows N20, N85.

Which towns do you pass between Ballydesmond and Lahinch?

Towns on the route from Ballydesmond to Lahinch include Banteer, Ballyhea, Limerick, Ennis, Ruan.

Where can I camp between Ballydesmond and Lahinch?

Along the route from Ballydesmond to Lahinch you can stop for the night or service your van at Ocean View Park.

Are there charging stations between Ballydesmond and Lahinch?

Yes. You can charge along the route from Ballydesmond to Lahinch, including Bunratty West, Bunratty (360 kW); Ennis Road Retail Park, Limerick (360 kW); R471 (360 kW). Charging points on this route: 144.

Ballydesmond Lahinch

Distance: 155 kmDrive time: 2 h 20 min

Driving from Ballydesmond to Lahinch takes about 2 h 20 min via R578. The distance is 155 km. The straight-line distance is 84 km. EV charging is available along the route, including in Knockaderry, Buttevant, Limerick, Newmarket-on-Fergus, Ruan. Driving directions

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Driving directions33 · 155 km

1 Depart left onto Main Street 200 m
2 Turn left 17 km
3 At end of road, turn right 2 km
4 Turn left 158 m
5 Turn right 25 km
6 At end of road, turn right 6 km
7 At end of road, turn left onto Main Street 140 m
8 Turn straight onto Limerick Road 20 km
9 Continue straight onto Croom Road 7 km
10 Keep slightly right 282 m
11 Take exit slightly left 51 m
12 Merge slightly right 547 m
13 Merge slightly right onto Limerick to Patrickswell Motorway 10 km

14 Keep slightly left 586 m
15 Merge slightly right onto Limerick Southern Ring Road 9 km
16 Continue straight onto Ennis Road 6 km
17 Continue straight onto Bunratty Bypass 7 km
18 Continue straight 13 km
19 Take exit slightly left 378 m
20 Keep slightly left 250 m
21 Turn straight onto Ennis Western Relief Road 946 m
22 Enter rotary straight onto Ennis Western Relief Road 33 m
23 Exit rotary straight onto Ennis Western Relief Road 2 km
24 Enter rotary straight onto Ennis Western Relief Road 95 m
25 Exit rotary straight onto Ennis Western Relief Road 2 km
26 Enter rotary left onto Ennis Western Relief Road 27 m
27 Exit rotary straight onto Ennis Western Relief Road 2 km
28 Enter rotary slightly left onto Ennis Western Relief Road 63 m
29 Exit rotary slightly left onto Ennis Western Relief Road 2 km
30 Enter rotary left onto Lahinch Road 26 m
31 Exit rotary left onto Lahinch Road 25 km
32 Turn left 4 km
33 Arrive onto Slipper Street

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The return trip from Lahinch to Ballydesmond covers roughly the same distance, 155 km.

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Along the way

Charging points along the way

144 chargers

Bunratty West, BunrattyBunratty West, Bunratty, Co. Clare360 kW
Ennis Road Retail Park, LimerickEnnis Road Retail Park, Limerick, Co. Limerick360 kW
R471R471, Co. Clare360 kW
Dooradoyle Road, LimerickDooradoyle Road, Limerick200 kW
Ennis Rd, LimerickEnnis Rd, Limerick, Co. Limerick200 kW

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Top attractions along the route

No notable attractions were found along this route.

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Popular destinations close by

Lahinch → Shannon Airport (SNN)55 km · 55 min Lahinch → Inagh10 km · 15 min Lahinch → Doolin17 km · 20 min Lahinch → Mullagh (Clare)21 km · 25 min Lahinch → Kilmaley26 km · 35 min Lahinch → Kilfenora13 km · 15 min

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Distance and drive time are computed from OpenStreetMap road data with the OSRM routing engine. Updated 4 September 2026.

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How far is it from Ballydesmond to Lahinch?: The distance between Ballydesmond and Lahinch is 155 km by road.
How long does it take to drive from Ballydesmond to Lahinch?: The drive from Ballydesmond to Lahinch takes approximately 2 h 20 min by car.
What is the best route from Ballydesmond to Lahinch?: The fastest route from Ballydesmond to Lahinch covers 155 km with a driving time of approximately 2 h 20 min.
Which direction is Lahinch from Ballydesmond?: Lahinch lies roughly to the north of Ballydesmond.
Which roads does the route from Ballydesmond to Lahinch follow?: The drive from Ballydesmond to Lahinch mainly follows N20, N85.
Which towns do you pass between Ballydesmond and Lahinch?: Towns on the route from Ballydesmond to Lahinch include Banteer, Ballyhea, Limerick, Ennis, Ruan.
Where can I camp between Ballydesmond and Lahinch?: Along the route from Ballydesmond to Lahinch you can stop for the night or service your van at Ocean View Park.
Are there charging stations between Ballydesmond and Lahinch?: Yes. You can charge along the route from Ballydesmond to Lahinch, including Bunratty West, Bunratty (360 kW); Ennis Road Retail Park, Limerick (360 kW); R471 (360 kW). Charging points on this route: 144.

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