How far is it from Bologna to Prato?

The distance between Bologna and Prato is 97 km by road.

How long does it take to drive from Bologna to Prato?

The drive from Bologna to Prato takes approximately 1 h 20 min by car.

What is the best route from Bologna to Prato?

The fastest route from Bologna to Prato covers 97 km with a driving time of approximately 1 h 20 min.

Which direction is Prato from Bologna?

Prato lies roughly to the south of Bologna.

Which roads does the route from Bologna to Prato follow?

The drive from Bologna to Prato mainly follows A1var.

Which towns do you pass between Bologna and Prato?

Towns on the route from Bologna to Prato include Firenze.

Where can I find a 24h service station between Bologna and Prato?

Along the route from Bologna to Prato you can fill up at Q8 Easy (24/7), Q8 Easy (24/7), 4 Petroli. Stations marked 24/7 stay open around the clock.

Where can I camp between Bologna and Prato?

Along the route from Bologna to Prato you can stop for the night or service your van at area sosta camper Sasso Marconi, Riva del Setta, Antica Etruria.

Where can I stop to rest between Bologna and Prato?

On the route from Bologna to Prato you can take a break at Casa gialla, area parcheggio Banzole, area parcheggio Corzano est.

Bologna Prato

Distance: 97 kmDrive time: 1 h 20 min

Driving from Bologna to Prato takes about 1 h 20 min via A1var. The distance is 97 km. The straight-line distance is 72 km. EV charging is available along the route, including in Bologna, Prato. Driving directions

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Driving directions48 · 97 km

1 Depart left onto Viale Pietro Pietramellara 223 m
2 Keep slightly right onto Viale Pietro Pietramellara 853 m
3 Enter rotary straight onto Viale Antonio Silvani 11 m
4 Exit rotary straight onto Viale Antonio Silvani 597 m
5 Turn right onto Via Aurelio Saffi 539 m
6 Turn right onto Passaggio Giorgina Crauford Saffi 402 m
7 Turn right onto Via Emilia Ponente 623 m
8 Turn left onto Viale Sandro Pertini 395 m
9 Keep slightly left onto Viale Sandro Pertini 3 km
10 Continue straight onto Asse Attrezzato Sud-Ovest 874 m
11 Continue straight onto SS569 di Vignola 312 m
12 Take exit slightly right 357 m
13 Merge slightly left onto Tangenziale di Bologna 313 m

14 Keep slightly right 392 m
15 Merge slightly left onto Ramo Casalecchio 223 m
16 Keep slightly left 689 m
17 Merge slightly left onto Autostrada del Sole 25 km
18 Keep slightly right onto Variante di Valico 33 km
19 Continue straight onto Autostrada del Sole 22 km
20 Take exit slightly right 767 m
21 Keep slightly right 113 m
22 Enter roundabout slightly right onto Via di Prato 10 m
23 Exit roundabout straight onto Via di Prato 140 m
24 Enter roundabout slightly right onto Via di Prato 120 m
25 Exit roundabout straight onto Via di Prato 239 m
26 Enter roundabout slightly right onto Via di Prato 58 m
27 Exit roundabout slightly right onto Via di Prato 428 m
28 Enter roundabout right onto Via di Prato 61 m
29 Exit roundabout slightly right onto Via di Prato 316 m
30 Enter roundabout straight onto Via di Prato 35 m
31 Exit roundabout right onto Via di Prato 536 m
32 Enter roundabout straight onto Via di Prato 43 m
33 Exit roundabout straight onto Via di Prato 42 m
34 Continue straight onto Via Pratese 263 m
35 Continue straight onto Via Firenze 190 m
36 Enter roundabout right onto Via Firenze 18 m
37 Exit roundabout slightly right onto Via Firenze 96 m
38 Enter roundabout straight onto Via Firenze 30 m
39 Exit roundabout slightly right onto Via Firenze 3 km
40 Keep slightly left onto Via Firenze 2 km
41 Enter roundabout right onto Via Giacomo Matteotti 43 m
42 Exit roundabout slightly right onto Via Giacomo Matteotti 140 m
43 At end of road, turn left onto Via Giacomo Matteotti 149 m
44 Enter roundabout right onto Via Giacomo Matteotti 25 m
45 Exit roundabout right onto Via Giacomo Matteotti 215 m
46 Turn left onto Ponte al Mercatale 147 m
47 At end of road, turn right onto Piazza Mercatale 202 m
48 Arrive onto Piazza Mercatale

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The return trip from Prato to Bologna covers roughly the same distance, 97 km.

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How far is it from Bologna to Prato?: The distance between Bologna and Prato is 97 km by road.
How long does it take to drive from Bologna to Prato?: The drive from Bologna to Prato takes approximately 1 h 20 min by car.
What is the best route from Bologna to Prato?: The fastest route from Bologna to Prato covers 97 km with a driving time of approximately 1 h 20 min.
Which direction is Prato from Bologna?: Prato lies roughly to the south of Bologna.
Which roads does the route from Bologna to Prato follow?: The drive from Bologna to Prato mainly follows A1var.
Which towns do you pass between Bologna and Prato?: Towns on the route from Bologna to Prato include Firenze.
Where can I find a 24h service station between Bologna and Prato?: Along the route from Bologna to Prato you can fill up at Q8 Easy (24/7), Q8 Easy (24/7), 4 Petroli. Stations marked 24/7 stay open around the clock.
Where can I camp between Bologna and Prato?: Along the route from Bologna to Prato you can stop for the night or service your van at area sosta camper Sasso Marconi, Riva del Setta, Antica Etruria.
Where can I stop to rest between Bologna and Prato?: On the route from Bologna to Prato you can take a break at Casa gialla, area parcheggio Banzole, area parcheggio Corzano est.

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