How far is it from Joensuu to Lieksa?

The distance between Joensuu and Lieksa is 97 km by road.

How long does it take to drive from Joensuu to Lieksa?

The drive from Joensuu to Lieksa takes approximately 1 h 25 min by car.

What is the best route from Joensuu to Lieksa?

The fastest route from Joensuu to Lieksa covers 97 km with a driving time of approximately 1 h 25 min.

Which direction is Lieksa from Joensuu?

Lieksa lies roughly to the north of Joensuu.

Which roads does the route from Joensuu to Lieksa follow?

The drive from Joensuu to Lieksa mainly follows 73.

Which towns do you pass between Joensuu and Lieksa?

Towns on the route from Joensuu to Lieksa include Kontiolahti.

Joensuu Lieksa

Distance: 97 kmDrive time: 1 h 25 min

Driving from Joensuu to Lieksa takes about 1 h 25 min via 73. The distance is 97 km. The straight-line distance is 81 km. EV charging is available along the route, including in Kontiolahti, Pielisjärvi. Driving directions

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Driving directions15 · 97 km

1 Depart onto Koulukatu 454 m
2 Enter roundabout slightly right onto Kajaanintie 29 m
3 Exit roundabout straight onto Kajaanintie 759 m
4 Take ramp straight onto Kajaanintie 13 km
5 Take exit slightly right 439 m
6 Turn right onto Lieksantie 13 km
7 Continue straight onto Eno-Joensuuntie 7 km
8 Continue straight onto Uimaharjuntie 15 km

9 Enter roundabout right onto Ukkolantie 76 m
10 Exit roundabout right onto Ukkolantie 6 km
11 Continue straight onto Lieksantie 10 km
12 Continue straight onto Joensuuntie 32 km
13 Continue straight onto Karjalantie 2 km
14 At roundabout, take exit straight onto Karjalantie 659 m
15 Arrive onto Karjalantie

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The return trip from Lieksa to Joensuu covers roughly the same distance, 97 km.

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How far is it from Joensuu to Lieksa?: The distance between Joensuu and Lieksa is 97 km by road.
How long does it take to drive from Joensuu to Lieksa?: The drive from Joensuu to Lieksa takes approximately 1 h 25 min by car.
What is the best route from Joensuu to Lieksa?: The fastest route from Joensuu to Lieksa covers 97 km with a driving time of approximately 1 h 25 min.
Which direction is Lieksa from Joensuu?: Lieksa lies roughly to the north of Joensuu.
Which roads does the route from Joensuu to Lieksa follow?: The drive from Joensuu to Lieksa mainly follows 73.
Which towns do you pass between Joensuu and Lieksa?: Towns on the route from Joensuu to Lieksa include Kontiolahti.

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