How far is it from Kemi to Vaasa?

The distance between Kemi and Vaasa is 424 km by road.

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

The drive from Kemi to Vaasa takes approximately 5 h 55 min by car.

What is the best route from Kemi to Vaasa?

The fastest route from Kemi to Vaasa covers 424 km with a driving time of approximately 5 h 55 min.

Which direction is Vaasa from Kemi?

Vaasa lies roughly to the south-west of Kemi.

Which roads does the route from Kemi to Vaasa follow?

The drive from Kemi to Vaasa mainly follows 4, 8. The longest single stretch is 296 km on 8.

Which towns do you pass between Kemi and Vaasa?

Towns on the route from Kemi to Vaasa include Ii, Oulu, Kalajoki, Kokkola, Pietarsaari.

Kemi Vaasa

Distance: 424 kmDrive time: 5 h 55 min

Driving from Kemi to Vaasa takes about 5 h 55 min via 8. The distance is 424 km. The straight-line distance is 326 km. EV charging is available along the route, including in Ii, Oulu, Raahe, Kokkola, Mustasaari. Driving directions

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Driving directions42 · 424 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 52 km
16 Enter roundabout slightly right onto Valtatie 8 73 m
17 Exit roundabout straight onto Valtatie 8 20 km
18 Continue straight onto Kasitie 20 km
19 Continue straight onto Valtatie 14 km
20 Enter roundabout right onto Valtatie 79 m
21 Exit roundabout right onto Valtatie 19 km
22 Continue straight onto Ouluntie 8 km
23 Continue straight onto Kokkolantie 17 km
24 Continue straight onto Ouluntie 14 km
25 Enter roundabout straight onto Kokkolantie 46 m
26 Exit roundabout slightly right onto Kokkolantie 709 m
27 Enter roundabout right onto Kokkolantie 58 m
28 Exit roundabout slightly right onto Kokkolantie 31 km
29 Continue straight onto Pohjanlahdentie 34 km
30 Continue straight onto Eteläväylä 4 km
31 Enter roundabout right onto Vaasantie 81 m
32 Exit roundabout slightly right onto Vaasantie 7 km
33 Continue straight onto Karlebyvägen 6 km
34 Continue straight onto Vasavägen 8 km
35 Continue straight onto Europavägen 18 km
36 Continue straight onto Riksväg åtta 29 km
37 Continue straight onto Karlebyvägen 6 km
38 Continue straight onto Vasavägen 23 km
39 Continue straight onto Karlebyvägen 22 km
40 Continue straight onto Kokkolantie 3 km
41 Continue straight onto Sepänkyläntie 541 m
42 Arrive onto Sepänkyläntie

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The return trip from Vaasa to Kemi covers roughly the same distance, 424 km.

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How far is it from Kemi to Vaasa?: The distance between Kemi and Vaasa is 424 km by road.
How long does it take to drive from Kemi to Vaasa?: The drive from Kemi to Vaasa takes approximately 5 h 55 min by car.
What is the best route from Kemi to Vaasa?: The fastest route from Kemi to Vaasa covers 424 km with a driving time of approximately 5 h 55 min.
Which direction is Vaasa from Kemi?: Vaasa lies roughly to the south-west of Kemi.
Which roads does the route from Kemi to Vaasa follow?: The drive from Kemi to Vaasa mainly follows 4, 8. The longest single stretch is 296 km on 8.
Which towns do you pass between Kemi and Vaasa?: Towns on the route from Kemi to Vaasa include Ii, Oulu, Kalajoki, Kokkola, Pietarsaari.

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