How far is it from Bytča to Prešov?

The distance between Bytča and Prešov is 228 km by road.

How long does it take to drive from Bytča to Prešov?

The drive from Bytča to Prešov takes approximately 2 h 45 min by car.

The fastest route from Bytča to Prešov covers 228 km with a driving time of approximately 2 h 45 min.

Prešov lies roughly to the east of Bytča.

The drive from Bytča to Prešov mainly follows D1, 18. The longest single stretch is 144 km on D1.

Towns on the route from Bytča to Prešov include Martin, Ružomberok, Liptovský Mikuláš, Poprad, Lipany.

Distance: 228 kmDrive time: 2 h 45 min

Driving from Bytča to Prešov takes about 2 h 45 min via D1. The distance is 228 km. The straight-line distance is 197 km. EV charging is available along the route, including in Žilina, Ružomberok, Liptovský Mikuláš, Vysoké Tatry, Prešov. Driving directions

Driving directions24 · 228 km

1 Depart 8 m
2 Continue straight onto 1. mája 210 m
3 Turn left onto Hollého 692 m
4 At roundabout, take exit slightly right 805 m
5 Merge slightly left 4 km
6 Keep slightly left 42 km
7 Turn straight 26 km
8 Continue straight onto Nábrežie M.R. Štefánika 2 km
9 Continue straight onto Nábrežie generála Milana Rastislava Štefánika 267 m
10 Continue straight onto Tatranská cesta 6 km
11 Take ramp slightly right 553 m
12 Continue straight 41 km
13 Continue straight 104 km

The return trip from Prešov to Bytča covers roughly the same distance, 228 km.

Distance and drive time are computed from OpenStreetMap road data with the OSRM routing engine. Updated 7 September 2026.

How far is it from Bytča to Prešov?: The distance between Bytča and Prešov is 228 km by road.
How long does it take to drive from Bytča to Prešov?: The drive from Bytča to Prešov takes approximately 2 h 45 min by car.
What is the best route from Bytča to Prešov?: The fastest route from Bytča to Prešov covers 228 km with a driving time of approximately 2 h 45 min.
Which direction is Prešov from Bytča?: Prešov lies roughly to the east of Bytča.
Which roads does the route from Bytča to Prešov follow?: The drive from Bytča to Prešov mainly follows D1, 18. The longest single stretch is 144 km on D1.
Which towns do you pass between Bytča and Prešov?: Towns on the route from Bytča to Prešov include Martin, Ružomberok, Liptovský Mikuláš, Poprad, Lipany.