How far is it from Kemi to Vaala?

The distance between Kemi and Vaala is 196 km by road.

How long does it take to drive from Kemi to Vaala?

The drive from Kemi to Vaala takes approximately 2 h 50 min by car.

What is the best route from Kemi to Vaala?

The fastest route from Kemi to Vaala covers 196 km with a driving time of approximately 2 h 50 min.

Which direction is Vaala from Kemi?

Vaala lies roughly to the south-east of Kemi.

Which roads does the route from Kemi to Vaala follow?

The drive from Kemi to Vaala mainly follows 4, 22. The longest single stretch is 105 km on 4.

Which towns do you pass between Kemi and Vaala?

Towns on the route from Kemi to Vaala include Simo, Ii, Oulu, Muhos, Säräisniemi.

Kemi Vaala

Distance: 196 kmDrive time: 2 h 50 min

Driving from Kemi to Vaala takes about 2 h 50 min via 4. The distance is 196 km. The straight-line distance is 169 km. EV charging is available along the route, including in Kuivaniemi, Ii, Oulu, Muhos, Utajärvi. Driving directions

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Driving directions33 · 196 km

1 Depart onto Valtakatu 650 m
2 Enter roundabout slightly right onto Etelänväylä 55 m
3 Exit roundabout slightly right onto Etelänväylä 381 m
4 Enter roundabout slightly right onto Etelänväylä 43 m
5 Exit roundabout right onto Etelänväylä 111 m
6 Take ramp right 273 m
7 Merge slightly left onto Perämerentie 10 km
8 Continue straight onto Kemintie 15 km
9 Continue straight onto Ouluntie 7 km
10 Continue straight onto Kemintie 38 km
11 Enter roundabout right onto Ouluntie 43 m
12 Exit roundabout slightly right onto Ouluntie 551 m
13 Enter roundabout slightly right onto Ouluntie 47 m

14 Exit roundabout slightly right onto Ouluntie 8 km
15 Continue straight onto Pohjantie 30 km
16 Take exit slightly right 315 m
17 Continue straight 123 m
18 Keep slightly left 89 m
19 Turn left onto Kainuuntie 21 km
20 Continue straight onto Ouluntie 13 km
21 Enter roundabout slightly right onto Valtatie 30 m
22 Exit roundabout right onto Valtatie 589 m
23 Enter roundabout slightly right onto Valtatie 26 m
24 Exit roundabout right onto Valtatie 687 m
25 Continue straight onto Kajaanintie 12 km
26 Continue straight onto Ouluntie 5 km
27 Continue straight onto Kajaanintie 590 m
28 Continue straight onto Ouluntie 5 km
29 Continue straight onto Kajaanintie 21 km
30 Continue straight onto Ouluntie 3 km
31 Turn right onto Jylhämäntie 10 km
32 Continue straight onto Vaalantie 914 m
33 Arrive onto Vaalantie

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The return trip from Vaala to Kemi covers roughly the same distance, 196 km.

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How far is it from Kemi to Vaala?: The distance between Kemi and Vaala is 196 km by road.
How long does it take to drive from Kemi to Vaala?: The drive from Kemi to Vaala takes approximately 2 h 50 min by car.
What is the best route from Kemi to Vaala?: The fastest route from Kemi to Vaala covers 196 km with a driving time of approximately 2 h 50 min.
Which direction is Vaala from Kemi?: Vaala lies roughly to the south-east of Kemi.
Which roads does the route from Kemi to Vaala follow?: The drive from Kemi to Vaala mainly follows 4, 22. The longest single stretch is 105 km on 4.
Which towns do you pass between Kemi and Vaala?: Towns on the route from Kemi to Vaala include Simo, Ii, Oulu, Muhos, Säräisniemi.

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