How far is it from Loughrea to Athlone?

The distance between Loughrea and Athlone is 64 km by road.

How long does it take to drive from Loughrea to Athlone?

The drive from Loughrea to Athlone takes approximately 50 min by car.

What is the best route from Loughrea to Athlone?

The fastest route from Loughrea to Athlone covers 64 km with a driving time of approximately 50 min.

Which direction is Athlone from Loughrea?

Athlone lies roughly to the north-east of Loughrea.

Which roads does the route from Loughrea to Athlone follow?

The drive from Loughrea to Athlone mainly follows M6.

Which towns do you pass between Loughrea and Athlone?

Towns on the route from Loughrea to Athlone include Ballymacward, Aughrim (Galway), Ballinasloe, Maghera.

Where can I find a 24h service station between Loughrea and Athlone?

Along the route from Loughrea to Athlone you can fill up at Texaco (24/7), Wards, Certa (24/7). Stations marked 24/7 stay open around the clock.

Where can I stop to rest between Loughrea and Athlone?

On the route from Loughrea to Athlone you can take a break at Galway Plaza, Costa Coffee Toilets.

Are there charging stations between Loughrea and Athlone?

Yes. You can charge along the route from Loughrea to Athlone, including Fassagh, Athlone / Moate (350 kW); Athlone / Moate (300 kW); Raheen Woods Hotel, Athenry (250 kW). Charging points on this route: 44.

Loughrea Athlone

Distance: 64 kmDrive time: 50 min

Driving from Loughrea to Athlone takes about 50 min via M6. The distance is 64 km. The straight-line distance is 49 km. EV charging is available along the route, including in Loughrea, New Inn (Galway), Aughrim (Galway), Ballinasloe, Athlone. Driving directions

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Driving directions16 · 64 km

1 Depart onto Main Street 80 m
2 Turn right onto Abbey Street 2 km
3 Enter rotary left 85 m
4 Exit rotary left 8 km
5 Enter roundabout left 100 m
6 Exit roundabout left 130 m
7 Enter roundabout left 111 m
8 Exit roundabout slightly left 618 m

9 Merge slightly right 49 km
10 Continue straight onto Athlone Bypass 5 km
11 Take exit slightly left 383 m
12 Turn right onto Ballymahon Road 159 m
13 Enter roundabout left onto Ballymahon Road 63 m
14 Exit roundabout left onto Ballymahon Road 2 km
15 Turn right onto Mardyke Street 170 m
16 Arrive onto Dublin Gate Street

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The return trip from Athlone to Loughrea covers roughly the same distance, 64 km.

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Along the way

Charging points along the way

44 chargers

Fassagh, Athlone / MoateFassagh, Athlone / Moate, Co. Westmeath350 kW
Athlone / MoateAthlone / Moate, Co. Westmeath300 kW
Raheen Woods Hotel, AthenryRaheen Woods Hotel, Athenry, Co. Galway250 kW
Westpoint Business Centre, MonkslandWestpoint Business Centre, Monksland, Co. Roscommon180 kW
Creggan Court Hotel, AthloneCreggan Court Hotel, Athlone150 kW

EV Charging Stations

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Top attractions along the route

No notable attractions were found along this route.

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Popular routes from destination

Popular destinations close by

Athlone → Mullingar62 km · 50 min Athlone → Portlaoise79 km · 1 h 5 min Athlone → Trim93 km · 1 h 15 min Athlone → Ballinasloe31 km · 25 min Athlone → Tullamore45 km · 35 min Athlone → Longford44 km · 50 min

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Distance and drive time are computed from OpenStreetMap road data with the OSRM routing engine. Updated 6 October 2026.

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How far is it from Loughrea to Athlone?: The distance between Loughrea and Athlone is 64 km by road.
How long does it take to drive from Loughrea to Athlone?: The drive from Loughrea to Athlone takes approximately 50 min by car.
What is the best route from Loughrea to Athlone?: The fastest route from Loughrea to Athlone covers 64 km with a driving time of approximately 50 min.
Which direction is Athlone from Loughrea?: Athlone lies roughly to the north-east of Loughrea.
Which roads does the route from Loughrea to Athlone follow?: The drive from Loughrea to Athlone mainly follows M6.
Which towns do you pass between Loughrea and Athlone?: Towns on the route from Loughrea to Athlone include Ballymacward, Aughrim (Galway), Ballinasloe, Maghera.
Where can I find a 24h service station between Loughrea and Athlone?: Along the route from Loughrea to Athlone you can fill up at Texaco (24/7), Wards, Certa (24/7). Stations marked 24/7 stay open around the clock.
Where can I stop to rest between Loughrea and Athlone?: On the route from Loughrea to Athlone you can take a break at Galway Plaza, Costa Coffee Toilets.
Are there charging stations between Loughrea and Athlone?: Yes. You can charge along the route from Loughrea to Athlone, including Fassagh, Athlone / Moate (350 kW); Athlone / Moate (300 kW); Raheen Woods Hotel, Athenry (250 kW). Charging points on this route: 44.

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