How far is it from Oulu to Ruka?

The distance between Oulu and Ruka is 243 km by road.

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

The drive from Oulu to Ruka takes approximately 3 h 40 min by car.

The fastest route from Oulu to Ruka covers 243 km with a driving time of approximately 3 h 40 min.

Ruka lies roughly to the north-east of Oulu.

The drive from Oulu to Ruka mainly follows 20.

Towns on the route from Oulu to Ruka include Kiiminki, Pudasjärvi, Taivalkoski, Kuusamo.

Distance: 243 kmDrive time: 3 h 40 min

Driving from Oulu to Ruka takes about 3 h 40 min via 20. The distance is 243 km. The straight-line distance is 213 km. EV charging is available along the route, including in Kiiminki, Pudasjärvi, Taivalkoski, Kuusamo. Driving directions

Driving directions24 · 243 km

The return trip from Ruka to Oulu covers roughly the same distance, 243 km.

No notable attractions were found along this route.

Distance and drive time are computed from OpenStreetMap road data with the OSRM routing engine. Updated 3 September 2026.

How far is it from Oulu to Ruka?: The distance between Oulu and Ruka is 243 km by road.
How long does it take to drive from Oulu to Ruka?: The drive from Oulu to Ruka takes approximately 3 h 40 min by car.
What is the best route from Oulu to Ruka?: The fastest route from Oulu to Ruka covers 243 km with a driving time of approximately 3 h 40 min.
Which direction is Ruka from Oulu?: Ruka lies roughly to the north-east of Oulu.
Which roads does the route from Oulu to Ruka follow?: The drive from Oulu to Ruka mainly follows 20.
Which towns do you pass between Oulu and Ruka?: Towns on the route from Oulu to Ruka include Kiiminki, Pudasjärvi, Taivalkoski, Kuusamo.