How far is it from Lucerne to Root?

The distance between Lucerne and Root is 15 km by road.

How long does it take to drive from Lucerne to Root?

The drive from Lucerne to Root takes approximately 15 min by car.

What is the best route from Lucerne to Root?

The fastest route from Lucerne to Root covers 15 km with a driving time of approximately 15 min.

Which direction is Root from Lucerne?

Root lies roughly to the north-east of Lucerne.

Where can I find a 24h service station between Lucerne and Root?

Along the route from Lucerne to Root you can fill up at Avia (24/7), BEBECO (24/7), SOCAR Sankt Katharina Süd (24/7). Stations marked 24/7 stay open around the clock.

Where can I camp between Lucerne and Root?

Along the route from Lucerne to Root you can stop for the night or service your van at Alpenquai, Luzern.

Where can I stop to rest between Lucerne and Root?

On the route from Lucerne to Root you can take a break at McClean Hygienecenter, Raststätte Sankt Katharina Nord.

Lucerne Root

Distance: 15 kmDrive time: 15 min

Driving from Lucerne to Root takes about 15 min via A14. The distance is 15 km. The straight-line distance is 10 km. Driving directions

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Driving directions14 · 15 km

1 Depart left onto Löwengraben 194 m
2 Continue straight onto St. Karliquai 309 m
3 At end of road, turn left onto Geissmattbrücke 65 m
4 Take ramp right 343 m
5 Merge slightly left onto Reussport 2 km
6 Turn slightly right 11 km
7 Take exit slightly right 215 m
8 Keep slightly right 39 m

9 Keep slightly right 36 m
10 Turn right onto Hauptstrasse 142 m
11 Turn right onto Bahnhofstrasse 2 km
12 Turn left onto Blumenweg 31 m
13 Turn right onto Blumenweg 51 m
14 Arrive right

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The return trip from Root to Lucerne covers roughly the same distance, 15 km.

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How far is it from Lucerne to Root?: The distance between Lucerne and Root is 15 km by road.
How long does it take to drive from Lucerne to Root?: The drive from Lucerne to Root takes approximately 15 min by car.
What is the best route from Lucerne to Root?: The fastest route from Lucerne to Root covers 15 km with a driving time of approximately 15 min.
Which direction is Root from Lucerne?: Root lies roughly to the north-east of Lucerne.
Where can I find a 24h service station between Lucerne and Root?: Along the route from Lucerne to Root you can fill up at Avia (24/7), BEBECO (24/7), SOCAR Sankt Katharina Süd (24/7). Stations marked 24/7 stay open around the clock.
Where can I camp between Lucerne and Root?: Along the route from Lucerne to Root you can stop for the night or service your van at Alpenquai, Luzern.
Where can I stop to rest between Lucerne and Root?: On the route from Lucerne to Root you can take a break at McClean Hygienecenter, Raststätte Sankt Katharina Nord.

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