How far is it from Otta to Jølster?

The distance between Otta and Jølster is 261 km by road.

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

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

What is the best route from Otta to Jølster?

The fastest route from Otta to Jølster covers 261 km with a driving time of approximately 4 h 20 min.

Which direction is Jølster from Otta?

Jølster lies roughly to the west of Otta.

Which roads does the route from Otta to Jølster follow?

The drive from Otta to Jølster mainly follows 15, 55, 5. The longest single stretch is 136 km on 55.

Which towns do you pass between Otta and Jølster?

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

Otta Jølster

Distance: 261 kmDrive time: 4 h 20 min

Driving from Otta to Jølster takes about 4 h 20 min via 55. The distance is 261 km. The straight-line distance is 165 km. EV charging is available along the route, including in Otta, Luster, Sogndal. Driving directions

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Driving directions32 · 261 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 4 m
27 Exit roundabout right 62 km
28 Enter roundabout slightly right onto Jølstravegen 34 m
29 Exit roundabout right onto Jølstravegen 2 km
30 Turn right onto Jølstravegen 146 m
31 Turn right 121 m
32 Arrive

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The return trip from Jølster to Otta covers roughly the same distance, 261 km.

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How far is it from Otta to Jølster?: The distance between Otta and Jølster is 261 km by road.
How long does it take to drive from Otta to Jølster?: The drive from Otta to Jølster takes approximately 4 h 20 min by car.
What is the best route from Otta to Jølster?: The fastest route from Otta to Jølster covers 261 km with a driving time of approximately 4 h 20 min.
Which direction is Jølster from Otta?: Jølster lies roughly to the west of Otta.
Which roads does the route from Otta to Jølster follow?: The drive from Otta to Jølster mainly follows 15, 55, 5. The longest single stretch is 136 km on 55.
Which towns do you pass between Otta and Jølster?: Towns on the route from Otta to Jølster include Dovre, Luster, Sogndal.

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