How far is it from Kitee to Vanaja?

The distance between Kitee and Vanaja is 255 km by road.

How long does it take to drive from Kitee to Vanaja?

The drive from Kitee to Vanaja takes approximately 3 h 45 min by car.

The fastest route from Kitee to Vanaja covers 255 km with a driving time of approximately 3 h 45 min.

Vanaja lies roughly to the west of Kitee.

The drive from Kitee to Vanaja mainly follows 6, 23. The longest single stretch is 134 km on 23.

Towns on the route from Kitee to Vanaja include Pyhäselkä, Joensuu, Heinävesi, Varkaus, Pieksämäki.

Distance: 255 kmDrive time: 3 h 45 min

Driving from Kitee to Vanaja takes about 3 h 45 min via 23. The distance is 255 km. The straight-line distance is 178 km. EV charging is available along the route, including in Kitee, Joensuu, Heinävesi, Varkaus, Pieksämäki. Driving directions

Driving directions21 · 255 km

The return trip from Vanaja to Kitee covers roughly the same distance, 255 km.

No notable attractions were found along this route.

Distance and drive time are computed from OpenStreetMap road data with the OSRM routing engine. Updated 2 October 2026.

How far is it from Kitee to Vanaja?: The distance between Kitee and Vanaja is 255 km by road.
How long does it take to drive from Kitee to Vanaja?: The drive from Kitee to Vanaja takes approximately 3 h 45 min by car.
What is the best route from Kitee to Vanaja?: The fastest route from Kitee to Vanaja covers 255 km with a driving time of approximately 3 h 45 min.
Which direction is Vanaja from Kitee?: Vanaja lies roughly to the west of Kitee.
Which roads does the route from Kitee to Vanaja follow?: The drive from Kitee to Vanaja mainly follows 6, 23. The longest single stretch is 134 km on 23.
Which towns do you pass between Kitee and Vanaja?: Towns on the route from Kitee to Vanaja include Pyhäselkä, Joensuu, Heinävesi, Varkaus, Pieksämäki.