How far is it from Kigali to Umutara?

The distance between Kigali and Umutara is 128 km by road.

How long does it take to drive from Kigali to Umutara?

The drive from Kigali to Umutara takes approximately 1 h 50 min by car.

What is the best route from Kigali to Umutara?

The fastest route from Kigali to Umutara covers 128 km with a driving time of approximately 1 h 50 min.

Which direction is Umutara from Kigali?

Umutara lies roughly to the north of Kigali.

Which roads does the route from Kigali to Umutara follow?

The drive from Kigali to Umutara mainly follows NR3, NR19. The longest single stretch is 58 km on NR19.

Which towns do you pass between Kigali and Umutara?

Towns on the route from Kigali to Umutara include Shyorongi, Byumba.

Where can I find a 24h service station between Kigali and Umutara?

Along the route from Kigali to Umutara you can fill up at Engen. Stations marked 24/7 stay open around the clock.

Where can I stop to rest between Kigali and Umutara?

On the route from Kigali to Umutara you can take a break at Rest Area.

Kigali Umutara

Distance: 128 kmDrive time: 1 h 50 min

Driving from Kigali to Umutara takes about 1 h 50 min via NR19. The distance is 128 km. The straight-line distance is 79 km. Driving directions

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Driving directions24 · 128 km

1 Depart right onto KN 78 Street 14 m
2 Continue right onto KN 78 Street 156 m
3 At end of road, turn left onto KN 59 Street 250 m
4 At end of road, turn right onto Avenue KN 2 794 m
5 Turn sharp left onto KN 5 Avenue 510 m
6 Turn slightly left onto KN 91 Street 546 m
7 Turn slightly right onto KN 1 Road 186 m
8 Continue straight onto KN 1 Rd 131 m
9 Turn right onto Kigali-Gatuna Road 148 m
10 Turn slightly right onto Route Kigali-Gatuna 943 m
11 Merge slightly left onto Kigali-Gatuna Road 49 km
12 Enter roundabout straight 9 m
13 Exit roundabout right 5 km

14 Turn slightly right 15 km
15 Continue straight onto NR 19 20 km
16 Continue straight onto NR 19 19 km
17 Turn straight onto RN 19 550 m
18 Turn slightly right onto NR 19 10 km
19 Turn slightly left onto NR19 333 m
20 Turn straight onto NR 19 8 km
21 Turn left 65 m
22 Turn straight 919 m
23 Turn sharp right 19 m
24 Arrive

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The return trip from Umutara to Kigali covers roughly the same distance, 128 km.

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How far is it from Kigali to Umutara?: The distance between Kigali and Umutara is 128 km by road.
How long does it take to drive from Kigali to Umutara?: The drive from Kigali to Umutara takes approximately 1 h 50 min by car.
What is the best route from Kigali to Umutara?: The fastest route from Kigali to Umutara covers 128 km with a driving time of approximately 1 h 50 min.
Which direction is Umutara from Kigali?: Umutara lies roughly to the north of Kigali.
Which roads does the route from Kigali to Umutara follow?: The drive from Kigali to Umutara mainly follows NR3, NR19. The longest single stretch is 58 km on NR19.
Which towns do you pass between Kigali and Umutara?: Towns on the route from Kigali to Umutara include Shyorongi, Byumba.
Where can I find a 24h service station between Kigali and Umutara?: Along the route from Kigali to Umutara you can fill up at Engen. Stations marked 24/7 stay open around the clock.
Where can I stop to rest between Kigali and Umutara?: On the route from Kigali to Umutara you can take a break at Rest Area.

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