How far is it from Otta to Balestrand?

The distance between Otta and Balestrand is 245 km by road.

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

The drive from Otta to Balestrand takes approximately 4 h 20 min by car.

What is the best route from Otta to Balestrand?

The fastest route from Otta to Balestrand covers 245 km with a driving time of approximately 4 h 20 min.

Which direction is Balestrand from Otta?

Balestrand lies roughly to the west of Otta.

Which roads does the route from Otta to Balestrand follow?

The drive from Otta to Balestrand mainly follows 15, 55, 13. The longest single stretch is 136 km on 55.

Which towns do you pass between Otta and Balestrand?

Towns on the route from Otta to Balestrand include Dovre, Luster, Sogndal.

Otta Balestrand

Distance: 245 kmDrive time: 4 h 20 min

Driving from Otta to Balestrand takes about 4 h 20 min via 55. The distance is 245 km. The straight-line distance is 173 km. EV charging is available along the route, including in Otta, Luster, Balestrand. Driving directions

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Driving directions37 · 245 km

1 Depart onto Gudbrandsdalsvegen 4 km
2 Turn left onto Kyrkjevegen 970 m
3 At end of road, turn right onto Selsvegen 9 km
4 Turn left 518 m
5 Continue slightly right onto Sagdalsvegen 135 m
6 Continue right onto Sagdalsvegen 27 m
7 Turn left onto Rustvegen 13 km
8 Turn right onto Ottadalsvegen 3 km
9 Enter roundabout slightly right onto Ottadalsvegen 45 m
10 Exit roundabout right onto Ottadalsvegen 2 km
11 Enter roundabout right onto Ottadalsvegen 41 m
12 Exit roundabout right onto Ottadalsvegen 78 m
13 Continue straight onto Sundbrua 247 m

14 Continue straight onto Ottadalsvegen 29 km
15 Continue straight onto Bergomsvegen 737 m
16 Enter roundabout slightly right onto Sognefjellsvegen 21 m
17 Exit roundabout right onto Sognefjellsvegen 77 km
18 At end of road, turn left onto Lustravegen 50 km
19 Continue straight onto Årøyvegen 10 km
20 Enter roundabout right onto Helgheimsvegen 10 m
21 Exit roundabout right onto Helgheimsvegen 630 m
22 Enter roundabout slightly right 23 m
23 Exit roundabout slightly right 554 m
24 Enter roundabout right 35 m
25 Exit roundabout right 92 m
26 Enter roundabout slightly right 25 m
27 Exit roundabout slightly right 36 km
28 Turn straight onto Dragsvik - Hella 2 km
29 Continue straight 546 m
30 Enter roundabout slightly right 28 m
31 Exit roundabout right 2 km
32 Turn straight onto Gjerde 477 m
33 Continue straight onto Grøneng 2 km
34 Continue straight onto Skrenes 621 m
35 Continue straight onto Kvalheim 390 m
36 Continue straight onto Hjelsengi 6 km
37 Arrive onto Balestrandvegen

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The return trip from Balestrand to Otta covers roughly the same distance, 245 km.

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How far is it from Otta to Balestrand?: The distance between Otta and Balestrand is 245 km by road.
How long does it take to drive from Otta to Balestrand?: The drive from Otta to Balestrand takes approximately 4 h 20 min by car.
What is the best route from Otta to Balestrand?: The fastest route from Otta to Balestrand covers 245 km with a driving time of approximately 4 h 20 min.
Which direction is Balestrand from Otta?: Balestrand lies roughly to the west of Otta.
Which roads does the route from Otta to Balestrand follow?: The drive from Otta to Balestrand mainly follows 15, 55, 13. The longest single stretch is 136 km on 55.
Which towns do you pass between Otta and Balestrand?: Towns on the route from Otta to Balestrand include Dovre, Luster, Sogndal.

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