How far is it from Lieksa to Joensuu?

The distance between Lieksa and Joensuu is 97 km by road.

How long does it take to drive from Lieksa to Joensuu?

The drive from Lieksa to Joensuu takes approximately 1 h 25 min by car.

What is the best route from Lieksa to Joensuu?

The fastest route from Lieksa to Joensuu covers 97 km with a driving time of approximately 1 h 25 min.

Which direction is Joensuu from Lieksa?

Joensuu lies roughly to the south of Lieksa.

Which roads does the route from Lieksa to Joensuu follow?

The drive from Lieksa to Joensuu mainly follows 73.

Which towns do you pass between Lieksa and Joensuu?

Towns on the route from Lieksa to Joensuu include Suoniemi, Kontiolahti.

Where can I camp between Lieksa and Joensuu?

Along the route from Lieksa to Joensuu you can stop for the night or service your van at Lomakylä Timitraniemi Camping, Jokiasema. The longest stretch on this route with no campsite is 97 km, between Lomakylä Timitraniemi Camping and Jokiasema.

Lieksa Joensuu

Distance: 97 kmDrive time: 1 h 25 min

Driving from Lieksa to Joensuu takes about 1 h 25 min via 73. The distance is 97 km. The straight-line distance is 81 km. EV charging is available along the route, including in Pielisjärvi, Suoniemi, Kontiolahti. Driving directions

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Driving directions15 · 97 km

1 Depart onto Karjalantie 623 m
2 At roundabout, take exit straight onto Karjalantie 2 km
3 Continue straight onto Joensuuntie 32 km
4 Continue straight onto Lieksantie 10 km
5 Continue straight onto Ukkolantie 6 km
6 Enter roundabout right onto Uimaharjuntie 26 m
7 Exit roundabout right onto Uimaharjuntie 15 km
8 Continue straight onto Eno-Joensuuntie 7 km

9 Continue straight onto Lieksantie 13 km
10 Take ramp right 657 m
11 Merge slightly left onto Kajaanintie 12 km
12 Continue straight onto Kajaanintie 2 km
13 Enter roundabout right onto Koulukatu 26 m
14 Exit roundabout straight onto Koulukatu 461 m
15 Arrive onto Koulukatu

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The return trip from Joensuu to Lieksa covers roughly the same distance, 97 km.

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How far is it from Lieksa to Joensuu?: The distance between Lieksa and Joensuu is 97 km by road.
How long does it take to drive from Lieksa to Joensuu?: The drive from Lieksa to Joensuu takes approximately 1 h 25 min by car.
What is the best route from Lieksa to Joensuu?: The fastest route from Lieksa to Joensuu covers 97 km with a driving time of approximately 1 h 25 min.
Which direction is Joensuu from Lieksa?: Joensuu lies roughly to the south of Lieksa.
Which roads does the route from Lieksa to Joensuu follow?: The drive from Lieksa to Joensuu mainly follows 73.
Which towns do you pass between Lieksa and Joensuu?: Towns on the route from Lieksa to Joensuu include Suoniemi, Kontiolahti.
Where can I camp between Lieksa and Joensuu?: Along the route from Lieksa to Joensuu you can stop for the night or service your van at Lomakylä Timitraniemi Camping, Jokiasema. The longest stretch on this route with no campsite is 97 km, between Lomakylä Timitraniemi Camping and Jokiasema.

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