How far is it from Čadca to Medzev?

The distance between Čadca and Medzev is 266 km by road.

How long does it take to drive from Čadca to Medzev?

The drive from Čadca to Medzev takes approximately 3 h 55 min by car.

The fastest route from Čadca to Medzev covers 266 km with a driving time of approximately 3 h 55 min.

Medzev lies roughly to the south-east of Čadca.

The drive from Čadca to Medzev mainly follows D1, 18, 546. The longest single stretch is 85 km on D1.

Towns on the route from Čadca to Medzev include Martin, Ružomberok, Poprad, Krompachy.

Distance: 266 kmDrive time: 3 h 55 min

Driving from Čadca to Medzev takes about 3 h 55 min via D1. The distance is 266 km. The straight-line distance is 174 km. EV charging is available along the route, including in Kysucké Nové Mesto, Ružomberok, Vysoké Tatry, Krompachy. Driving directions

Driving directions38 · 266 km

1 Depart onto Námestie slobody 249 m
2 At end of road, turn right 27 km
3 Take exit slightly right 157 m
4 Continue straight 3 km
5 Continue straight onto Mostná 934 m
6 Turn straight onto Rajecká 3 km
7 Continue straight 4 km
8 Merge slightly left 30 km
9 Turn straight 26 km
10 Continue straight onto Nábrežie M.R. Štefánika 2 km
11 Continue straight onto Nábrežie generála Milana Rastislava Štefánika 267 m
12 Continue straight onto Tatranská cesta 6 km
13 Take ramp slightly right 553 m

The return trip from Medzev to Čadca covers roughly the same distance, 266 km.

Distance and drive time are computed from OpenStreetMap road data with the OSRM routing engine. Updated 3 September 2026.

How far is it from Čadca to Medzev?: The distance between Čadca and Medzev is 266 km by road.
How long does it take to drive from Čadca to Medzev?: The drive from Čadca to Medzev takes approximately 3 h 55 min by car.
What is the best route from Čadca to Medzev?: The fastest route from Čadca to Medzev covers 266 km with a driving time of approximately 3 h 55 min.
Which direction is Medzev from Čadca?: Medzev lies roughly to the south-east of Čadca.
Which roads does the route from Čadca to Medzev follow?: The drive from Čadca to Medzev mainly follows D1, 18, 546. The longest single stretch is 85 km on D1.
Which towns do you pass between Čadca and Medzev?: Towns on the route from Čadca to Medzev include Martin, Ružomberok, Poprad, Krompachy.