How far is it from Evenes to Alta?

The distance between Evenes and Alta is 496 km by road.

How long does it take to drive from Evenes to Alta?

The drive from Evenes to Alta takes approximately 8 h 10 min by car.

What is the best route from Evenes to Alta?

The fastest route from Evenes to Alta covers 496 km with a driving time of approximately 8 h 10 min.

Which direction is Alta from Evenes?

Alta lies roughly to the north-east of Evenes.

Which roads does the route from Evenes to Alta follow?

The drive from Evenes to Alta mainly follows E 6, 87. The longest single stretch is 254 km on E 6.

Which towns do you pass between Evenes and Alta?

Towns on the route from Evenes to Alta include Gratangen, Balsfjord, Storfjord, Nordreisa, Kvænangen.

Evenes Alta

Distance: 496 kmDrive time: 8 h 10 min

Driving from Evenes to Alta takes about 8 h 10 min via E 6. The distance is 496 km. The straight-line distance is 309 km. EV charging is available along the route, including in Evenes, Balsfjord, Lyngen, Nordreisa, Kvænangen. Driving directions

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Driving directions49 · 496 km

1 Depart onto Evenesveien 4 km
2 At end of road, turn right onto Harstadveien 12 km
3 Continue straight onto Strandveien 2 km
4 Continue straight onto Narvikveien 3 km
5 Turn right 425 m
6 Merge slightly left onto Narvikveien 25 km
7 At roundabout, take exit left onto Nordmoveien 577 m
8 Enter roundabout right onto Nordmoveien 25 m
9 Exit roundabout slightly right onto Nordmoveien 31 km
10 Continue straight onto Narvikveien 25 km
11 Continue straight onto Nyveien 2 km
12 Enter roundabout slightly right onto Fogd Holmboes gate 31 m
13 Exit roundabout straight onto Fogd Holmboes gate 3 km

14 Continue straight onto Tromsøveien 17 km
15 Turn right onto Beredskapsveien 5 km
16 Turn right onto Istindveien 14 km
17 Turn right onto Kirkesdalsveien 2 km
18 Turn left onto Alapmoveien 18 km
19 Continue slightly left onto Alapmoveien 185 m
20 At end of road, turn right onto Øverbygdveien 3 km
21 At end of road, turn right onto Holtveien 8 km
22 Continue straight onto Tamokveien 30 km
23 At end of road, turn right onto Øvergårdveien 5 km
24 Continue straight onto Nordlysveien 30 km
25 Continue straight onto Skibotsveien 13 km
26 Continue straight onto Nordnesveien 16 km
27 Continue straight onto Skardalsveien 7 km
28 Continue straight onto Skardalstunnelen 3 km
29 Continue straight onto Båen 2 km
30 Continue straight onto Isfjelltunnelen 5 km
31 Continue straight onto Perttukentäntie 6 km
32 Continue straight onto Langnesveien 10 km
33 Continue straight onto Olderdalsveien 14 km
34 Continue straight onto Lyngenfjordveien 12 km
35 Continue straight onto Rotsundveien 20 km
36 Continue straight onto Hovedvegen 12 km
37 Continue straight onto Straumfjord øst 14 km
38 Continue straight onto Oksfjordveien 19 km
39 Continue straight onto Kvænangsveien 50 km
40 Continue straight onto Langfjordveien 31 km
41 Continue straight onto Áilegastunella 12 km
42 Continue straight onto Talvikbukta 2 km
43 Continue straight onto Talviktunnelen 861 m
44 Continue straight onto Kråknesveien 11 km
45 Continue straight onto Kåfjordveien 12 km
46 Continue straight onto Altaveien 4 km
47 Enter roundabout slightly right onto Altaveien 26 m
48 Exit roundabout right onto Altaveien 521 m
49 Arrive onto Altaveien

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The return trip from Alta to Evenes covers roughly the same distance, 496 km.

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Distance and drive time are computed from OpenStreetMap road data with the OSRM routing engine. Updated 16 August 2026.

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How far is it from Evenes to Alta?: The distance between Evenes and Alta is 496 km by road.
How long does it take to drive from Evenes to Alta?: The drive from Evenes to Alta takes approximately 8 h 10 min by car.
What is the best route from Evenes to Alta?: The fastest route from Evenes to Alta covers 496 km with a driving time of approximately 8 h 10 min.
Which direction is Alta from Evenes?: Alta lies roughly to the north-east of Evenes.
Which roads does the route from Evenes to Alta follow?: The drive from Evenes to Alta mainly follows E 6, 87. The longest single stretch is 254 km on E 6.
Which towns do you pass between Evenes and Alta?: Towns on the route from Evenes to Alta include Gratangen, Balsfjord, Storfjord, Nordreisa, Kvænangen.

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