How far is it from Butare to Kigali?

The distance between Butare and Kigali is 126 km by road.

How long does it take to drive from Butare to Kigali?

The drive from Butare to Kigali takes approximately 1 h 35 min by car.

The fastest route from Butare to Kigali covers 126 km with a driving time of approximately 1 h 35 min.

Kigali lies roughly to the north-east of Butare.

The drive from Butare to Kigali mainly follows NR1.

Towns on the route from Butare to Kigali include Nyanza, Muhanga, Mugina, Kamuhanda / Ruyenzi.

Distance: 126 kmDrive time: 1 h 35 min

Driving from Butare to Kigali takes about 1 h 35 min via NR1. The distance is 126 km. The straight-line distance is 81 km. Driving directions

Driving directions14 · 126 km

The return trip from Kigali to Butare covers roughly the same distance, 126 km.

No notable attractions were found along this route.

Distance and drive time are computed from OpenStreetMap road data with the OSRM routing engine. Updated 2 September 2026.

How far is it from Butare to Kigali?: The distance between Butare and Kigali is 126 km by road.
How long does it take to drive from Butare to Kigali?: The drive from Butare to Kigali takes approximately 1 h 35 min by car.
What is the best route from Butare to Kigali?: The fastest route from Butare to Kigali covers 126 km with a driving time of approximately 1 h 35 min.
Which direction is Kigali from Butare?: Kigali lies roughly to the north-east of Butare.
Which roads does the route from Butare to Kigali follow?: The drive from Butare to Kigali mainly follows NR1.
Which towns do you pass between Butare and Kigali?: Towns on the route from Butare to Kigali include Nyanza, Muhanga, Mugina, Kamuhanda / Ruyenzi.