How far is it from Douai to Lens?

The distance between Douai and Lens is 23 km by road.

How long does it take to drive from Douai to Lens?

The drive from Douai to Lens takes approximately 25 min by car.

What is the best route from Douai to Lens?

The fastest route from Douai to Lens covers 23 km with a driving time of approximately 25 min.

Which direction is Lens from Douai?

Lens lies roughly to the west of Douai.

Where can I find a 24h service station between Douai and Lens?

Along the route from Douai to Lens you can fill up at Esso Express (24/7), Carrefour (24/7), Auchan (24/7). Stations marked 24/7 stay open around the clock.

Where can I stop to rest between Douai and Lens?

On the route from Douai to Lens you can take a break at Coeur de Bellain, la bibliothèque du centre-ville, Tadao.

Douai Lens

Distance: 23 kmDrive time: 25 min

Driving from Douai to Lens takes about 25 min via A 21. The distance is 23 km. The straight-line distance is 19 km. Driving directions

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Driving directions31 · 23 km

1 Depart straight 33 m
2 Turn left 15 m
3 Turn right onto Rue des Minimes 119 m
4 Turn left onto Rue de la Mairie 88 m
5 Continue slightly right onto Rue de la Cloris 230 m
6 Turn right onto Rue de la Croix d'Or 83 m
7 At end of road, turn left onto Rue du Pont du Rivage 90 m
8 At end of road, turn right onto Parvis Monseigneur Génie 57 m
9 Keep slightly left onto Rue du Pont des Pierres 123 m
10 Turn left onto Rue du Bloc 346 m
11 At end of road, turn right onto Rue d'Esquerchin 258 m
12 Enter roundabout slightly right onto Rue d'Esquerchin 22 m
13 Exit roundabout slightly right onto Rue d'Esquerchin 260 m

14 Enter roundabout slightly right 15 m
15 Exit roundabout slightly right 84 m
16 Enter roundabout slightly right 42 m
17 Exit roundabout right 2 km
18 Enter roundabout slightly right 35 m
19 Exit roundabout slightly right 2 km
20 Enter roundabout straight 5 m
21 Exit roundabout slightly right 374 m
22 Merge slightly left onto Rocade Sud de Douai 2 km
23 Merge slightly left onto Rocade Minière 14 km
24 Take exit slightly right 2 km
25 Keep slightly left 185 m
26 Continue straight onto Avenue Raoul Briquet 267 m
27 Enter roundabout right onto Avenue Raoul Briquet 64 m
28 Exit roundabout right onto Avenue Raoul Briquet 316 m
29 Turn straight onto Rue René Lanoy 358 m
30 Turn right onto Place Jean Jaurès 12 m
31 Arrive onto Place Jean Jaurès

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The return trip from Lens to Douai covers roughly the same distance, 23 km.

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How far is it from Douai to Lens?: The distance between Douai and Lens is 23 km by road.
How long does it take to drive from Douai to Lens?: The drive from Douai to Lens takes approximately 25 min by car.
What is the best route from Douai to Lens?: The fastest route from Douai to Lens covers 23 km with a driving time of approximately 25 min.
Which direction is Lens from Douai?: Lens lies roughly to the west of Douai.
Where can I find a 24h service station between Douai and Lens?: Along the route from Douai to Lens you can fill up at Esso Express (24/7), Carrefour (24/7), Auchan (24/7). Stations marked 24/7 stay open around the clock.
Where can I stop to rest between Douai and Lens?: On the route from Douai to Lens you can take a break at Coeur de Bellain, la bibliothèque du centre-ville, Tadao.

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