How far is it from Emo to Kilconnell?

The distance between Emo and Kilconnell is 98 km by road.

How long does it take to drive from Emo to Kilconnell?

The drive from Emo to Kilconnell takes approximately 1 h 10 min by car.

What is the best route from Emo to Kilconnell?

The fastest route from Emo to Kilconnell covers 98 km with a driving time of approximately 1 h 10 min.

Which direction is Kilconnell from Emo?

Kilconnell lies roughly to the south-west of Emo.

Which roads does the route from Emo to Kilconnell follow?

The drive from Emo to Kilconnell mainly follows M7, M8. The longest single stretch is 57 km on M8.

Which towns do you pass between Emo and Kilconnell?

Towns on the route from Emo to Kilconnell include Portlaoise, Abbeyleix, Ballysloe, Thurles, Cashel.

Are there charging stations between Emo and Kilconnell?

Yes. You can charge along the route from Emo to Kilconnell, including M8 Junction 8 (R692), Cashel (350 kW); Exit 17, M7, Portlaoise (200 kW); Junction 14, M7, Monasterevin (200 kW). Charging points on this route: 53.

Emo Kilconnell

Distance: 98 kmDrive time: 1 h 10 min

Driving from Emo to Kilconnell takes about 1 h 10 min via M8. The distance is 98 km. The straight-line distance is 77 km. EV charging is available along the route, including in Emo, Raheen (Laois), Jenkinstown (Kilkenny), Littleton, Dualla. Driving directions

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Driving directions20 · 98 km

1 Depart 2 km
2 Enter roundabout slightly left 6 m
3 Exit roundabout straight 752 m
4 Enter roundabout left 77 m
5 Exit roundabout left 506 m
6 Enter roundabout left 56 m
7 Exit roundabout left 112 m
8 Enter roundabout left 84 m
9 Exit roundabout slightly left 377 m
10 Merge slightly right onto Monasterevin Bypass 6 km
11 Continue straight onto Portlaoise Bypass 11 km
12 Continue straight onto Portlaoise to Castletown Motorway 15 km
13 Keep slightly left onto Portlaoise to Cullahill Motorway 15 km

14 Continue straight onto Cullahill to Cashel Motorway 39 km
15 Continue straight onto Cashel Bypass 4 km
16 Take exit slightly left 457 m
17 Enter roundabout slightly left 2 m
18 Exit roundabout straight 6 km
19 Turn right 504 m
20 Arrive right

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The return trip from Kilconnell to Emo covers roughly the same distance, 98 km.

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Along the way

Charging points along the way

53 chargers

M8 Junction 8 (R692), CashelM8 Junction 8 (R692), Cashel350 kW
Exit 17, M7, PortlaoiseExit 17, M7, Portlaoise, Co. Laois200 kW
Junction 14, M7, MonasterevinJunction 14, M7, Monasterevin, Co. Kildare200 kW
Abbey Rd, ThurlesAbbey Rd, Thurles, Co. Tipperary180 kW
Abbeyleix RoadAbbeyleix Road, Co. Laois180 kW

EV Charging Stations

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Top attractions along the route

No notable attractions were found along this route.

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Popular destinations close by

Kilconnell → Ballylooby31 km · 30 min Kilconnell → Hugginstown45 km · 55 min Kilconnell → Timahoe81 km · 1 h 10 min Kilconnell → Clareen20 km · 30 min Kilconnell → New Birmingham25 km · 30 min Kilconnell → Rathgormack38 km · 45 min

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Distance and drive time are computed from OpenStreetMap road data with the OSRM routing engine. Updated 5 August 2026.

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How far is it from Emo to Kilconnell?: The distance between Emo and Kilconnell is 98 km by road.
How long does it take to drive from Emo to Kilconnell?: The drive from Emo to Kilconnell takes approximately 1 h 10 min by car.
What is the best route from Emo to Kilconnell?: The fastest route from Emo to Kilconnell covers 98 km with a driving time of approximately 1 h 10 min.
Which direction is Kilconnell from Emo?: Kilconnell lies roughly to the south-west of Emo.
Which roads does the route from Emo to Kilconnell follow?: The drive from Emo to Kilconnell mainly follows M7, M8. The longest single stretch is 57 km on M8.
Which towns do you pass between Emo and Kilconnell?: Towns on the route from Emo to Kilconnell include Portlaoise, Abbeyleix, Ballysloe, Thurles, Cashel.
Are there charging stations between Emo and Kilconnell?: Yes. You can charge along the route from Emo to Kilconnell, including M8 Junction 8 (R692), Cashel (350 kW); Exit 17, M7, Portlaoise (200 kW); Junction 14, M7, Monasterevin (200 kW). Charging points on this route: 53.

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