How far is it from Kilkenny to Thurles?

The distance between Kilkenny and Thurles is 49 km by road.

How long does it take to drive from Kilkenny to Thurles?

The drive from Kilkenny to Thurles takes approximately 50 min by car.

What is the best route from Kilkenny to Thurles?

The fastest route from Kilkenny to Thurles covers 49 km with a driving time of approximately 50 min.

Which direction is Thurles from Kilkenny?

Thurles lies roughly to the west of Kilkenny.

Which roads does the route from Kilkenny to Thurles follow?

The drive from Kilkenny to Thurles mainly follows R693.

Where can I find a 24h service station between Kilkenny and Thurles?

Along the route from Kilkenny to Thurles you can fill up at Blackquarry Service Station (24/7), Inver, Pierce Kavanagh's. Stations marked 24/7 stay open around the clock.

Where can I camp between Kilkenny and Thurles?

Along the route from Kilkenny to Thurles you can stop for the night or service your van at Tree Grove Caravan and Camping Park.

Are there charging stations between Kilkenny and Thurles?

Yes. You can charge along the route from Kilkenny to Thurles, including Abbey Rd, Thurles (180 kW); M9 Exit 7, Paulstown (180 kW); Kilkenny Ring Rd, Kilkenny (150 kW). Charging points on this route: 50.

Kilkenny Thurles

Distance: 49 kmDrive time: 50 min

Driving from Kilkenny to Thurles takes about 50 min via R693. The distance is 49 km. The straight-line distance is 39 km. Driving directions

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Driving directions22 · 49 km

1 Depart onto Rose Inn Street 100 m
2 Turn right onto High Street 359 m
3 Continue straight onto Parliament Street 205 m
4 Turn left onto Watergate 120 m
5 Turn right onto Saint Canice's Place 69 m
6 Turn left onto Vicar Street 370 m
7 Continue straight onto Freshford Road 2 km
8 Continue left onto Freshford Road 13 km
9 Continue straight onto New Bridge 10 km
10 Turn left 5 km
11 Enter roundabout straight 41 m
12 Exit roundabout slightly left 693 m
13 Enter roundabout left 22 m

14 Exit roundabout slightly left 542 m
15 Merge slightly right onto Cullahill to Cashel Motorway 11 km
16 Take exit slightly left 524 m
17 Enter roundabout left 90 m
18 Exit roundabout slightly left 150 m
19 Enter roundabout slightly left 35 m
20 Exit roundabout slightly left 8 km
21 Turn left onto Slievenamon Road 14 m
22 Arrive onto Slievenamon Road

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The return trip from Thurles to Kilkenny covers roughly the same distance, 49 km.

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Along the way

Charging points along the way

50 chargers

Abbey Rd, ThurlesAbbey Rd, Thurles, Co. Tipperary180 kW
M9 Exit 7, PaulstownM9 Exit 7, Paulstown, Co. Kilkenny180 kW
Kilkenny Ring Rd, KilkennyKilkenny Ring Rd, Kilkenny, Co. Kilkenny150 kW
N75, ThurlesN75, Thurles120 kW
Barrack St, KilkennyBarrack St, Kilkenny, Co. Kilkenny100 kW

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Top attractions along the route

No notable attractions were found along this route.

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Popular destinations close by

Thurles → Nenagh37 km · 40 min Thurles → Tullamore95 km · 1 h 20 min Thurles → Carlow87 km · 1 h 15 min Thurles → Cashel22 km · 20 min Thurles → Dungarvan88 km · 1 h 25 min Thurles → Templemore15 km · 15 min

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Distance and drive time are computed from OpenStreetMap road data with the OSRM routing engine. Updated 1 October 2026.

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How far is it from Kilkenny to Thurles?: The distance between Kilkenny and Thurles is 49 km by road.
How long does it take to drive from Kilkenny to Thurles?: The drive from Kilkenny to Thurles takes approximately 50 min by car.
What is the best route from Kilkenny to Thurles?: The fastest route from Kilkenny to Thurles covers 49 km with a driving time of approximately 50 min.
Which direction is Thurles from Kilkenny?: Thurles lies roughly to the west of Kilkenny.
Which roads does the route from Kilkenny to Thurles follow?: The drive from Kilkenny to Thurles mainly follows R693.
Where can I find a 24h service station between Kilkenny and Thurles?: Along the route from Kilkenny to Thurles you can fill up at Blackquarry Service Station (24/7), Inver, Pierce Kavanagh's. Stations marked 24/7 stay open around the clock.
Where can I camp between Kilkenny and Thurles?: Along the route from Kilkenny to Thurles you can stop for the night or service your van at Tree Grove Caravan and Camping Park.
Are there charging stations between Kilkenny and Thurles?: Yes. You can charge along the route from Kilkenny to Thurles, including Abbey Rd, Thurles (180 kW); M9 Exit 7, Paulstown (180 kW); Kilkenny Ring Rd, Kilkenny (150 kW). Charging points on this route: 50.

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