How far is it from Bamako to Koro?

The distance between Bamako and Koro is 696 km by road.

How long does it take to drive from Bamako to Koro?

The drive from Bamako to Koro takes approximately 15 h 5 min by car.

What is the best route from Bamako to Koro?

The fastest route from Bamako to Koro covers 696 km with a driving time of approximately 15 h 5 min.

Which direction is Koro from Bamako?

Koro lies roughly to the east of Bamako.

Which roads does the route from Bamako to Koro follow?

The drive from Bamako to Koro mainly follows RN6, RR13, RN13. The longest single stretch is 131 km on RN6.

Where can I find a 24h service station between Bamako and Koro?

Along the route from Bamako to Koro you can fill up at SMC Faso Kanu (24/7), SODIEZ (24/7), Station SOMAYAF. Stations marked 24/7 stay open around the clock. The longest stretch on this route with no fuel is 336 km, between Total and Station SOMAYAF.

Where can I camp between Bamako and Koro?

Along the route from Bamako to Koro you can stop for the night or service your van at Kaira-So Camping, Doniso II.

Bamako Koro

Distance: 696 kmDrive time: 15 h 5 min

Driving from Bamako to Koro takes about 15 h 5 min via RN6. The distance is 696 km. The straight-line distance is 555 km. Driving directions

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Driving directions39 · 696 km

1 Depart 3 m
2 Turn left onto Avenue de l'O.U.A. 3 km
3 Turn sharp left 505 m
4 Enter roundabout right 12 m
5 Exit roundabout right 681 m
6 Enter roundabout right 22 m
7 Exit roundabout right 2 km
8 Turn right 56 m
9 Enter roundabout right onto Route de Ségou 84 m
10 Exit roundabout right onto Route de Ségou 3 km
11 Keep slightly right onto Route de Ségou 323 m
12 Turn straight onto Route de Ségou 9 km
13 Continue straight onto Bamako - Fana - Segou - Bla - San - Tominian - Sofara - Sévaré - Mopti 9 km

14 Continue straight onto Route de Ségou 480 m
15 Continue straight onto Bamako - Fana - Segou - Bla - San - Tominian - Sofara - Sévaré - Mopti 22 km
16 Continue straight onto Bamako - Fana - Segou - Bla - San - Tominian - Sofara - Sévaré - Mopti 20 km
17 Turn slightly right 74 km
18 At end of road, turn right 3 km
19 Turn left 38 km
20 Turn right 13 km
21 Turn slightly left 15 km
22 Turn right 16 km
23 At end of road, turn right 85 km
24 Turn right onto Bla - Koutiala - Koury - Burkina Faso 143 m
25 Enter roundabout slightly right 42 m
26 Exit roundabout straight 2 km
27 Enter roundabout slightly right 34 m
28 Exit roundabout right 124 km
29 Enter roundabout right 5 m
30 Exit roundabout slightly right 131 km
31 Turn slightly right 6 km
32 At end of road, turn right 158 m
33 Turn slightly left 43 km
34 At end of road, turn right onto Sévaré - Bandiagara - Bankass - Koro - Burkina Faso 34 km
35 Continue straight onto Route du Poisson 492 m
36 Keep slightly left onto Sévaré - Bandiagara - Bankass - Koro - Burkina Faso 20 km
37 Continue straight onto Sévaré - Bandiagara - Bankass - Koro - Burkina Faso 32 km
38 Turn left 362 m
39 Arrive left

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The return trip from Koro to Bamako covers roughly the same distance, 696 km.

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How far is it from Bamako to Koro?: The distance between Bamako and Koro is 696 km by road.
How long does it take to drive from Bamako to Koro?: The drive from Bamako to Koro takes approximately 15 h 5 min by car.
What is the best route from Bamako to Koro?: The fastest route from Bamako to Koro covers 696 km with a driving time of approximately 15 h 5 min.
Which direction is Koro from Bamako?: Koro lies roughly to the east of Bamako.
Which roads does the route from Bamako to Koro follow?: The drive from Bamako to Koro mainly follows RN6, RR13, RN13. The longest single stretch is 131 km on RN6.
Where can I find a 24h service station between Bamako and Koro?: Along the route from Bamako to Koro you can fill up at SMC Faso Kanu (24/7), SODIEZ (24/7), Station SOMAYAF. Stations marked 24/7 stay open around the clock. The longest stretch on this route with no fuel is 336 km, between Total and Station SOMAYAF.
Where can I camp between Bamako and Koro?: Along the route from Bamako to Koro you can stop for the night or service your van at Kaira-So Camping, Doniso II.

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