How far is it from Fauske to Steigen?

The distance between Fauske and Steigen is 159 km by road.

How long does it take to drive from Fauske to Steigen?

The drive from Fauske to Steigen takes approximately 2 h 30 min by car.

What is the best route from Fauske to Steigen?

The fastest route from Fauske to Steigen covers 159 km with a driving time of approximately 2 h 30 min.

Which direction is Steigen from Fauske?

Steigen lies roughly to the north of Fauske.

Which roads does the route from Fauske to Steigen follow?

The drive from Fauske to Steigen mainly follows E 6, 835. The longest single stretch is 91 km on E 6.

Which towns do you pass between Fauske and Steigen?

Towns on the route from Fauske to Steigen include Sørfold, Hamarøy.

Fauske Steigen

Distance: 159 kmDrive time: 2 h 30 min

Driving from Fauske to Steigen takes about 2 h 30 min via E 6. The distance is 159 km. The straight-line distance is 59 km. EV charging is available along the route, including in Fauske. Driving directions

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Driving directions23 · 159 km

1 Depart onto Follaveien 3 km
2 Continue straight onto Åsgårdveien 6 km
3 Continue straight onto Stemmarka 5 km
4 Continue straight onto Sørfoldveien 37 km
5 Continue straight onto Kannflågtunnelen 755 m
6 Continue straight onto Kjelvikveien 7 km
7 Continue straight onto Raudhammartunnelen 2 km
8 Continue straight onto Sørfjordveien 2 km
9 Continue straight onto Kobbhammartunnelen 836 m
10 Continue straight onto Kobbelva 4 km
11 Continue straight onto Middagsfjelltunnelen 3 km
12 Continue straight onto Kobbskarveien 6 km
13 Continue straight onto Kobbskartunnelen 5 km

14 Continue straight onto Mørsvikveien 12 km
15 Continue straight onto Hamarøyveien 5 km
16 Turn left onto Isak Sellanraas vei 3 km
17 Turn left onto Hamarøyveien 14 km
18 Turn left onto Sagfossen bru 59 m
19 Continue straight onto Steigenveien 41 km
20 Continue straight onto Skjelvareidveien 8 km
21 Continue straight onto Ågotskaret 3 km
22 Continue straight onto Leinesfjordveien 161 m
23 Arrive onto Leinesfjordveien

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The return trip from Steigen to Fauske covers roughly the same distance, 159 km.

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How far is it from Fauske to Steigen?: The distance between Fauske and Steigen is 159 km by road.
How long does it take to drive from Fauske to Steigen?: The drive from Fauske to Steigen takes approximately 2 h 30 min by car.
What is the best route from Fauske to Steigen?: The fastest route from Fauske to Steigen covers 159 km with a driving time of approximately 2 h 30 min.
Which direction is Steigen from Fauske?: Steigen lies roughly to the north of Fauske.
Which roads does the route from Fauske to Steigen follow?: The drive from Fauske to Steigen mainly follows E 6, 835. The longest single stretch is 91 km on E 6.
Which towns do you pass between Fauske and Steigen?: Towns on the route from Fauske to Steigen include Sørfold, Hamarøy.

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