How far is it from Windhoek to Lusaka?

The distance between Windhoek and Lusaka is 2013 km by road.

How long does it take to drive from Windhoek to Lusaka?

The drive from Windhoek to Lusaka takes approximately 23 h 35 min by car.

What is the best route from Windhoek to Lusaka?

The fastest route from Windhoek to Lusaka covers 2013 km with a driving time of approximately 23 h 35 min.

Which direction is Lusaka from Windhoek?

Lusaka lies roughly to the north-east of Windhoek.

Which roads does the route from Windhoek to Lusaka follow?

The drive from Windhoek to Lusaka mainly follows B1, B8, T1. The longest single stretch is 582 km on B8.

Which towns do you pass between Windhoek and Lusaka?

Towns on the route from Windhoek to Lusaka include Grootfontein, Livingstone, Monze, Chalimbana.

Where can I find a 24h service station between Windhoek and Lusaka?

Along the route from Windhoek to Lusaka you can fill up at Puma (24/7), Shell, Oryx Mazabuka (24/7). Stations marked 24/7 stay open around the clock. The longest stretch on this route with no fuel is 253 km, between Total Trans Caprivi and Total.

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Distance: 2013 kmDrive time: 23 h 35 min

Driving from Windhoek to Lusaka takes about 23 h 35 min via B8. The distance is 2013 km. The straight-line distance is 1503 km. Driving directions

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Driving directions55 · 2013 km

1 Depart left onto David Hosea Meroro Road 174 m
2 Turn left onto Simeon Shixungileni Street 2 km
3 Turn right onto Hosea Kutako Drive 4 km
4 Turn slightly left 956 m
5 Turn right 70 m
6 Continue straight 513 m
7 Merge slightly right onto Western Bypass 69 km
8 Continue straight 173 km
9 Enter roundabout left onto Hage Geingob Avenue 37 m
10 Exit roundabout left onto Hage Geingob Avenue 3 km
11 Enter roundabout slightly left 23 m
12 Exit roundabout slightly left 117 km
13 Turn right 656 m

14 At end of road, turn right 92 km
15 Enter rotary left onto Okavango Road 36 m
16 Exit rotary slightly left onto Okavango Road 257 km
17 Keep slightly left 511 km
18 Continue right onto Ngoma Road 71 km
19 Continue straight 66 km
20 Turn left onto Nata Road 3 km
21 Turn slightly left 4 km
22 Merge slightly right 988 m
23 Turn right onto Kazangula Road 61 km
24 Turn straight onto Nakatindi Road 3 km
25 Turn left onto Mosi-Oa-Tunya Road 5 km
26 Continue straight onto Livingstone Road 185 km
27 Continue slightly right onto Livingstone Road 160 km
28 Enter roundabout left onto Livingstone Road 15 m
29 Exit roundabout left onto Livingstone Road 542 m
30 Continue right onto Livingstone Road 69 km
31 Turn left 41 km
32 Enter roundabout straight onto Kafue Road 21 m
33 Exit roundabout slightly left onto Kafue Road 4 km
34 Enter rotary left onto Kafue Road 31 m
35 Exit rotary slightly left onto Kafue Road 4 km
36 Enter rotary slightly left onto Kafue Road 27 m
37 Exit rotary slightly left onto Kafue Road 3 km
38 Enter roundabout straight onto Kafue Road 22 m
39 Exit roundabout straight onto Kafue Road 2 km
40 Keep slightly right onto Kafue Road 5 km
41 Enter rotary left onto Cairo Road 69 m
42 Exit rotary slightly left onto Cairo Road 2 km
43 Enter rotary left onto Great East Road 111 m
44 Exit rotary straight onto Great East Road 5 km
45 Keep slightly right onto Great East Road 3 km
46 Keep slightly left onto Great East Road 455 m
47 Enter rotary slightly left onto Great East Road 65 m
48 Exit rotary straight onto Great East Road 3 km
49 Enter roundabout straight onto Great East Road 56 m
50 Exit roundabout straight onto Great East Road 5 km
51 Enter rotary slightly left onto Great East Road 106 m
52 Exit rotary left onto Great East Road 73 km
53 Turn right onto Detour 12 km
54 Continue straight 8 km
55 Arrive

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The return trip from Lusaka to Windhoek covers roughly the same distance, 2013 km.

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How far is it from Windhoek to Lusaka?: The distance between Windhoek and Lusaka is 2013 km by road.
How long does it take to drive from Windhoek to Lusaka?: The drive from Windhoek to Lusaka takes approximately 23 h 35 min by car.
What is the best route from Windhoek to Lusaka?: The fastest route from Windhoek to Lusaka covers 2013 km with a driving time of approximately 23 h 35 min.
Which direction is Lusaka from Windhoek?: Lusaka lies roughly to the north-east of Windhoek.
Which roads does the route from Windhoek to Lusaka follow?: The drive from Windhoek to Lusaka mainly follows B1, B8, T1. The longest single stretch is 582 km on B8.
Which towns do you pass between Windhoek and Lusaka?: Towns on the route from Windhoek to Lusaka include Grootfontein, Livingstone, Monze, Chalimbana.
Where can I find a 24h service station between Windhoek and Lusaka?: Along the route from Windhoek to Lusaka you can fill up at Puma (24/7), Shell, Oryx Mazabuka (24/7). Stations marked 24/7 stay open around the clock. The longest stretch on this route with no fuel is 253 km, between Total Trans Caprivi and Total.

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