How far is it from Melhus to Otta?

The distance between Melhus and Otta is 224 km by road.

How long does it take to drive from Melhus to Otta?

The drive from Melhus to Otta takes approximately 3 h 45 min by car.

What is the best route from Melhus to Otta?

The fastest route from Melhus to Otta covers 224 km with a driving time of approximately 3 h 45 min.

Which direction is Otta from Melhus?

Otta lies roughly to the south of Melhus.

Which roads does the route from Melhus to Otta follow?

The drive from Melhus to Otta mainly follows E 6.

Which towns do you pass between Melhus and Otta?

Towns on the route from Melhus to Otta include Rennebu, Oppdal, Dovre.

Melhus Otta

Distance: 224 kmDrive time: 3 h 45 min

Driving from Melhus to Otta takes about 3 h 45 min via E 6. The distance is 224 km. The straight-line distance is 173 km. EV charging is available along the route, including in Rennebu, Oppdal, Sel. Driving directions

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Driving directions26 · 224 km

1 Depart onto Melhusvegen 289 m
2 Enter roundabout slightly right onto Hølondvegen 9 m
3 Exit roundabout right onto Hølondvegen 314 m
4 Enter roundabout right onto Hølondvegen 26 m
5 Exit roundabout right onto Hølondvegen 71 m
6 Enter roundabout right 52 m
7 Exit roundabout right 47 km
8 Enter roundabout straight onto Soknedalsveien 18 m
9 Exit roundabout straight onto Soknedalsveien 7 km
10 Continue straight onto Trondheimsveien 21 km
11 Keep slightly right onto Trondheimsveien 7 km
12 Continue straight onto Trondheimsvegen 18 km
13 Enter roundabout right onto Trondheimsvegen 41 m

14 Exit roundabout right onto Trondheimsvegen 375 m
15 Enter roundabout right onto Dovrevegen 44 m
16 Exit roundabout right onto Dovrevegen 317 m
17 Enter roundabout slightly right onto Dovrevegen 42 m
18 Exit roundabout right onto Dovrevegen 79 km
19 Enter roundabout slightly right onto Gudbrandsdalsvegen 61 m
20 Exit roundabout right onto Gudbrandsdalsvegen 3 km
21 Turn left onto Øverbygdsvegen 9 km
22 At end of road, turn right onto Bergsgrende 2 km
23 At end of road, turn left onto Solsidevegen 7 km
24 Turn right onto Skogamovegen 2 km
25 Turn left onto Gudbrandsdalsvegen 26 km
26 Arrive onto Gudbrandsdalsvegen

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The return trip from Otta to Melhus covers roughly the same distance, 224 km.

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How far is it from Melhus to Otta?: The distance between Melhus and Otta is 224 km by road.
How long does it take to drive from Melhus to Otta?: The drive from Melhus to Otta takes approximately 3 h 45 min by car.
What is the best route from Melhus to Otta?: The fastest route from Melhus to Otta covers 224 km with a driving time of approximately 3 h 45 min.
Which direction is Otta from Melhus?: Otta lies roughly to the south of Melhus.
Which roads does the route from Melhus to Otta follow?: The drive from Melhus to Otta mainly follows E 6.
Which towns do you pass between Melhus and Otta?: Towns on the route from Melhus to Otta include Rennebu, Oppdal, Dovre.

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