How far is it from Oulu to Posio?

The distance between Oulu and Posio is 222 km by road.

How long does it take to drive from Oulu to Posio?

The drive from Oulu to Posio takes approximately 3 h 25 min by car.

What is the best route from Oulu to Posio?

The fastest route from Oulu to Posio covers 222 km with a driving time of approximately 3 h 25 min.

Which direction is Posio from Oulu?

Posio lies roughly to the north-east of Oulu.

Which roads does the route from Oulu to Posio follow?

The drive from Oulu to Posio mainly follows 20, 863. The longest single stretch is 134 km on 20.

Which towns do you pass between Oulu and Posio?

Towns on the route from Oulu to Posio include Kiiminki, Pudasjärvi, Koivulahti.

Oulu Posio

Distance: 222 kmDrive time: 3 h 25 min

Driving from Oulu to Posio takes about 3 h 25 min via 20. The distance is 222 km. The straight-line distance is 175 km. EV charging is available along the route, including in Kiiminki, Pudasjärvi. Driving directions

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Driving directions21 · 222 km

1 Depart onto Uusikatu 431 m
2 Continue straight onto Lävistäjä 169 m
3 Turn right onto Heikinkatu 215 m
4 Continue straight onto Kajaanintie 2 km
5 Take ramp left 384 m
6 Merge slightly left onto Pohjantie 910 m
7 Take exit slightly right 368 m
8 Keep slightly right 86 m
9 Merge slightly left onto Kuusamontie 44 km
10 Continue straight onto Ouluntie 40 km
11 Enter rotary slightly right onto Ouluntie 42 m
12 Exit rotary straight onto Ouluntie 121 m
13 Continue straight onto Kuusamontie 44 km

14 Continue straight onto Ouluntie 6 km
15 Turn left onto Jurmuntie 16 km
16 At end of road, turn left onto Posiontie 28 km
17 Continue straight onto Taivalkoskentie 41 km
18 Turn left 44 m
19 Turn straight onto Kirkkotie 2 km
20 At end of road, turn left onto Posiontie 66 m
21 Arrive onto Posiontie

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The return trip from Posio to Oulu covers roughly the same distance, 222 km.

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How far is it from Oulu to Posio?: The distance between Oulu and Posio is 222 km by road.
How long does it take to drive from Oulu to Posio?: The drive from Oulu to Posio takes approximately 3 h 25 min by car.
What is the best route from Oulu to Posio?: The fastest route from Oulu to Posio covers 222 km with a driving time of approximately 3 h 25 min.
Which direction is Posio from Oulu?: Posio lies roughly to the north-east of Oulu.
Which roads does the route from Oulu to Posio follow?: The drive from Oulu to Posio mainly follows 20, 863. The longest single stretch is 134 km on 20.
Which towns do you pass between Oulu and Posio?: Towns on the route from Oulu to Posio include Kiiminki, Pudasjärvi, Koivulahti.

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