How far is it from Lyon to Roanne?

The distance between Lyon and Roanne is 99 km by road.

How long does it take to drive from Lyon to Roanne?

The drive from Lyon to Roanne takes approximately 1 h 20 min by car.

What is the best route from Lyon to Roanne?

The fastest route from Lyon to Roanne covers 99 km with a driving time of approximately 1 h 20 min.

Which direction is Roanne from Lyon?

Roanne lies roughly to the north-west of Lyon.

Which roads does the route from Lyon to Roanne follow?

The drive from Lyon to Roanne mainly follows A 89.

Which towns do you pass between Lyon and Roanne?

Towns on the route from Lyon to Roanne include Bron.

Where can I camp between Lyon and Roanne?

Along the route from Lyon to Roanne you can stop for the night or service your van at CityKamp - Camping de Lyon, Tonik Camping, Aire des Chassagnes.

Where can I stop to rest between Lyon and Roanne?

On the route from Lyon to Roanne you can take a break at Sanitaire Public de l’Avenue du Doyenné, Aire des Pierres Dorées, Aire de la Loire.

Lyon Roanne

Distance: 99 kmDrive time: 1 h 20 min

Driving from Lyon to Roanne takes about 1 h 20 min via A 89. The distance is 99 km. The straight-line distance is 67 km. EV charging is available along the route, including in Lyon, Villefranche-sur-Saône, Roanne. Driving directions

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Driving directions28 · 99 km

1 Depart right onto Rue Henri Germain 112 m
2 Turn right onto Rue Président Édouard Herriot 256 m
3 Turn right onto Rue du Bât-d'Argent 290 m
4 Turn right onto Quai Jean Moulin 296 m
5 Continue straight onto Quai Jules Courmont 464 m
6 Keep slightly left onto Quai Jules Courmont 268 m
7 Continue straight onto Quai du Docteur Gailleton 951 m
8 Keep slightly right 257 m
9 Take ramp straight onto Trémie n°2 487 m
10 Merge slightly left onto Autoroute du Soleil 3 km
11 Keep slightly left onto Autoroute du Soleil 10 km
12 Take exit slightly right 909 m
13 Continue straight onto La Transeuropéenne 55 km

14 Take exit slightly right 917 m
15 Keep slightly left 16 km
16 Continue straight 10 km
17 Take exit slightly right 227 m
18 Keep slightly left 62 m
19 Turn left onto Boulevard Jean-Baptiste Clément 2 km
20 At roundabout, take exit left onto Rue des Vies Vieilles 272 m
21 Enter roundabout right onto Rue des Vies Vieilles 73 m
22 Exit roundabout right onto Rue des Vies Vieilles 114 m
23 Turn left onto Rue Marengo 198 m
24 Turn right onto Rue des Minimes 60 m
25 Turn slightly right onto Rue Jean Jaurès 122 m
26 Turn left onto Rue Voltaire 52 m
27 Turn left 28 m
28 Arrive straight

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The return trip from Roanne to Lyon covers roughly the same distance, 99 km.

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How far is it from Lyon to Roanne?: The distance between Lyon and Roanne is 99 km by road.
How long does it take to drive from Lyon to Roanne?: The drive from Lyon to Roanne takes approximately 1 h 20 min by car.
What is the best route from Lyon to Roanne?: The fastest route from Lyon to Roanne covers 99 km with a driving time of approximately 1 h 20 min.
Which direction is Roanne from Lyon?: Roanne lies roughly to the north-west of Lyon.
Which roads does the route from Lyon to Roanne follow?: The drive from Lyon to Roanne mainly follows A 89.
Which towns do you pass between Lyon and Roanne?: Towns on the route from Lyon to Roanne include Bron.
Where can I camp between Lyon and Roanne?: Along the route from Lyon to Roanne you can stop for the night or service your van at CityKamp - Camping de Lyon, Tonik Camping, Aire des Chassagnes.
Where can I stop to rest between Lyon and Roanne?: On the route from Lyon to Roanne you can take a break at Sanitaire Public de l’Avenue du Doyenné, Aire des Pierres Dorées, Aire de la Loire.

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