How far is it from Jelšava to Šaľa?

The distance between Jelšava and Šaľa is 244 km by road.

How long does it take to drive from Jelšava to Šaľa?

The drive from Jelšava to Šaľa takes approximately 3 h 20 min by car.

The fastest route from Jelšava to Šaľa covers 244 km with a driving time of approximately 3 h 20 min.

Šaľa lies roughly to the west of Jelšava.

The drive from Jelšava to Šaľa mainly follows 526, R1. The longest single stretch is 97 km on R1.

Towns on the route from Jelšava to Šaľa include Revúca, Hnúšťa, Zvolen, Banská Štiavnica, Nitra.

Distance: 244 kmDrive time: 3 h 20 min

Driving from Jelšava to Šaľa takes about 3 h 20 min via R1. The distance is 244 km. The straight-line distance is 183 km. EV charging is available along the route, including in Hnúšťa, Sliač, Sklené Teplice, Nitra. Driving directions

Driving directions32 · 244 km

The return trip from Šaľa to Jelšava covers roughly the same distance, 244 km.

No notable attractions were found along this route.

Distance and drive time are computed from OpenStreetMap road data with the OSRM routing engine. Updated 17 August 2026.

How far is it from Jelšava to Šaľa?: The distance between Jelšava and Šaľa is 244 km by road.
How long does it take to drive from Jelšava to Šaľa?: The drive from Jelšava to Šaľa takes approximately 3 h 20 min by car.
What is the best route from Jelšava to Šaľa?: The fastest route from Jelšava to Šaľa covers 244 km with a driving time of approximately 3 h 20 min.
Which direction is Šaľa from Jelšava?: Šaľa lies roughly to the west of Jelšava.
Which roads does the route from Jelšava to Šaľa follow?: The drive from Jelšava to Šaľa mainly follows 526, R1. The longest single stretch is 97 km on R1.
Which towns do you pass between Jelšava and Šaľa?: Towns on the route from Jelšava to Šaľa include Revúca, Hnúšťa, Zvolen, Banská Štiavnica, Nitra.