How far is it from Kilconnell to Mountrath?

The distance between Kilconnell and Mountrath is 78 km by road.

How long does it take to drive from Kilconnell to Mountrath?

The drive from Kilconnell to Mountrath takes approximately 1 h 5 min by car.

What is the best route from Kilconnell to Mountrath?

The fastest route from Kilconnell to Mountrath covers 78 km with a driving time of approximately 1 h 5 min.

Which direction is Mountrath from Kilconnell?

Mountrath lies roughly to the north of Kilconnell.

Which roads does the route from Kilconnell to Mountrath follow?

The drive from Kilconnell to Mountrath mainly follows M8.

Which towns do you pass between Kilconnell and Mountrath?

Towns on the route from Kilconnell to Mountrath include Cashel, Thurles, Ballysloe, Abbeyleix, Ballybrophy.

Are there charging stations between Kilconnell and Mountrath?

Yes. You can charge along the route from Kilconnell to Mountrath, including M8 Junction 8 (R692), Cashel (350 kW); Exit 17, M7, Portlaoise (200 kW); Abbey Rd, Thurles (180 kW). Charging points on this route: 45.

Kilconnell Mountrath

Distance: 78 kmDrive time: 1 h 5 min

Driving from Kilconnell to Mountrath takes about 1 h 5 min via M8. The distance is 78 km. The straight-line distance is 60 km. EV charging is available along the route, including in Dualla, Littleton, Galmoy, Cullohill, Aghaboe. Driving directions

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Driving directions22 · 78 km

1 Depart left 504 m
2 Turn left 6 km
3 Enter roundabout slightly left 1 m
4 Exit roundabout straight 253 m
5 Enter roundabout straight onto Clonmel Road 51 m
6 Exit roundabout slightly left onto Clonmel Road 108 m
7 Enter roundabout straight 60 m
8 Exit roundabout left 539 m
9 Merge slightly right onto Cashel Bypass 5 km
10 Continue straight onto Cullahill to Cashel Motorway 38 km
11 Continue straight onto Portlaoise to Cullahill Motorway 8 km
12 Take exit slightly left 644 m
13 Enter roundabout slightly left 69 m

14 Exit roundabout straight 152 m
15 Enter roundabout left 33 m
16 Exit roundabout straight 3 km
17 Turn left 2 km
18 At end of road, turn left 8 km
19 Turn right 5 km
20 Turn right 5 km
21 Turn right onto Shannon Street 15 m
22 Arrive right onto Shannon Street

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The return trip from Mountrath to Kilconnell covers roughly the same distance, 78 km.

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Along the way

Charging points along the way

45 chargers

M8 Junction 8 (R692), CashelM8 Junction 8 (R692), Cashel350 kW
Exit 17, M7, PortlaoiseExit 17, M7, Portlaoise, Co. Laois200 kW
Abbey Rd, ThurlesAbbey Rd, Thurles, Co. Tipperary180 kW
Abbeyleix RoadAbbeyleix Road, Co. Laois180 kW
Southern Circular Rd, PortlaoiseSouthern Circular Rd, Portlaoise, Co. Laois160 kW

EV Charging Stations

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Popular destinations close by

Mountrath → Shanahoe12 km · 20 min Mountrath → Coolrain9 km · 15 min Mountrath → Raheen (Laois)10 km · 15 min Mountrath → Portlaoise15 km · 15 min Mountrath → Ballybrophy19 km · 20 min Mountrath → Mountmellick19 km · 25 min

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Distance and drive time are computed from OpenStreetMap road data with the OSRM routing engine. Updated 3 September 2026.

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How far is it from Kilconnell to Mountrath?: The distance between Kilconnell and Mountrath is 78 km by road.
How long does it take to drive from Kilconnell to Mountrath?: The drive from Kilconnell to Mountrath takes approximately 1 h 5 min by car.
What is the best route from Kilconnell to Mountrath?: The fastest route from Kilconnell to Mountrath covers 78 km with a driving time of approximately 1 h 5 min.
Which direction is Mountrath from Kilconnell?: Mountrath lies roughly to the north of Kilconnell.
Which roads does the route from Kilconnell to Mountrath follow?: The drive from Kilconnell to Mountrath mainly follows M8.
Which towns do you pass between Kilconnell and Mountrath?: Towns on the route from Kilconnell to Mountrath include Cashel, Thurles, Ballysloe, Abbeyleix, Ballybrophy.
Are there charging stations between Kilconnell and Mountrath?: Yes. You can charge along the route from Kilconnell to Mountrath, including M8 Junction 8 (R692), Cashel (350 kW); Exit 17, M7, Portlaoise (200 kW); Abbey Rd, Thurles (180 kW). Charging points on this route: 45.

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