How far is it from Eldoret to Thika?

The distance between Eldoret and Thika is 344 km by road.

How long does it take to drive from Eldoret to Thika?

The drive from Eldoret to Thika takes approximately 4 h 50 min by car.

What is the best route from Eldoret to Thika?

The fastest route from Eldoret to Thika covers 344 km with a driving time of approximately 4 h 50 min.

Which direction is Thika from Eldoret?

Thika lies roughly to the south-east of Eldoret.

Which roads does the route from Eldoret to Thika follow?

The drive from Eldoret to Thika mainly follows A8, A8_SOUTH, B32. The longest single stretch is 221 km on A8.

Which towns do you pass between Eldoret and Thika?

Towns on the route from Eldoret to Thika include Eldama Ravine, Gilgil, Mai, Githunguri.

Where can I find a 24h service station between Eldoret and Thika?

Along the route from Eldoret to Thika you can fill up at TotalEnergies Uganda Road, Shell, Lexus Petroleum. Stations marked 24/7 stay open around the clock.

Eldoret Thika

Distance: 344 kmDrive time: 4 h 50 min

Driving from Eldoret to Thika takes about 4 h 50 min via A8. The distance is 344 km. The straight-line distance is 265 km. EV charging is available along the route, including in Kiambu. Driving directions

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Driving directions58 · 344 km

1 Depart right onto Sirikwa Road 75 m
2 Turn right 104 m
3 Turn left onto Eldoret -Webuye - Malaba Road 701 m
4 Continue straight onto Malaba Road 4 km
5 Continue straight onto Eldoret - Nakuru Road 61 km
6 Continue straight onto Nakuru - Eldoret Road 40 km
7 Turn straight onto Nairobi Road 352 m
8 Continue straight onto Nakuru - Eldoret Road 9 km
9 Continue straight onto Nairobi Road 2 km
10 Keep slightly left onto Nakuru-Eldoret Rd. 12 km
11 Merge slightly right onto Nairobi Road 234 m
12 Continue straight onto Nakuru - Eldoret Road 3 km
13 Continue straight onto Nairobi Road 11 km

14 Continue straight onto Nakuru - Eldoret Road 11 km
15 Continue straight onto Nakuru-Kisumu Road 3 km
16 Enter roundabout straight onto Nakuru-Kisumu Road 49 m
17 Exit roundabout straight onto Nakuru-Kisumu Road 2 km
18 Enter roundabout slightly left onto George Morara Road 79 m
19 Exit roundabout left onto George Morara Road 862 m
20 Enter roundabout slightly left onto Geoffery Kamau Avenue 79 m
21 Exit roundabout straight onto Geoffery Kamau Avenue 2 km
22 Enter roundabout straight onto Old Nairobi Road 33 m
23 Exit roundabout straight onto Old Nairobi Road 39 km
24 Continue straight onto Nairobi-Nakuru Road 26 km
25 Continue straight onto Nairobi - Nakuru Road 2 km
26 Take exit sharp right onto Naivasha-Mai Mahiu 2 km
27 Enter roundabout slightly left onto Naivasha-Mai Mahiu-Limuru Road 47 m
28 Exit roundabout straight onto Naivasha-Mai Mahiu-Limuru Road 8 km
29 Continue straight onto Naivasha-Mai Mahiu-Limuru Rd. 15 km
30 Continue straight onto Naivasha-Mai Mahiu-Limuru Road 15 km
31 Continue straight onto Limuru-Maimahiu Road 11 km
32 Continue straight onto Limuru-Maimahiu Rd. 8 km
33 Turn left onto Thogoto-Thigio-Limuru Road 994 m
34 Continue slightly right onto Thogoto-Thigio-Limuru Road 2 km
35 Continue slightly right onto Thogoto-Thigio-Limuru Road 2 km
36 Turn left onto Kiambu-Limuru Rd. 6 km
37 Continue slightly right onto Kiambu-Limuru Rd. 16 km
38 Continue straight onto Kiambu-Limuru Road 7 km
39 Turn left onto Ruiru-Kiambu Road 2 km
40 Enter roundabout left onto Kamiti Road 17 m
41 Exit roundabout slightly left onto Kamiti Road 45 m
42 Turn straight onto Ruiru-Kiambu Road 5 km
43 At end of road, turn left onto Ruiru-Kamiti Road 5 km
44 Continue straight onto Ruiru Kamiti Road 5 km
45 Continue straight onto Ruiru Road 300 m
46 Enter rotary slightly left onto Ruiru Road 26 m
47 Exit rotary left onto Ruiru Road 184 m
48 Turn slightly left onto Thika Road 2 km
49 Take ramp slightly right onto Thika Road 64 m
50 Merge slightly right onto Thika Road 16 km
51 Continue straight onto Meru-Nairobi Highway 2 km
52 Take exit slightly left 221 m
53 Turn right 58 m
54 Take ramp right 176 m
55 Turn left 118 m
56 Continue slightly left onto Haile Selassie Road 469 m
57 Turn right 473 m
58 Arrive right

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The return trip from Thika to Eldoret covers roughly the same distance, 344 km.

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How far is it from Eldoret to Thika?: The distance between Eldoret and Thika is 344 km by road.
How long does it take to drive from Eldoret to Thika?: The drive from Eldoret to Thika takes approximately 4 h 50 min by car.
What is the best route from Eldoret to Thika?: The fastest route from Eldoret to Thika covers 344 km with a driving time of approximately 4 h 50 min.
Which direction is Thika from Eldoret?: Thika lies roughly to the south-east of Eldoret.
Which roads does the route from Eldoret to Thika follow?: The drive from Eldoret to Thika mainly follows A8, A8_SOUTH, B32. The longest single stretch is 221 km on A8.
Which towns do you pass between Eldoret and Thika?: Towns on the route from Eldoret to Thika include Eldama Ravine, Gilgil, Mai, Githunguri.
Where can I find a 24h service station between Eldoret and Thika?: Along the route from Eldoret to Thika you can fill up at TotalEnergies Uganda Road, Shell, Lexus Petroleum. Stations marked 24/7 stay open around the clock.

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