How far is it from Patras to Ithaca?

The distance between Patras and Ithaca is 160 km by road.

How long does it take to drive from Patras to Ithaca?

The drive from Patras to Ithaca takes approximately 3 h 30 min by car.

What is the best route from Patras to Ithaca?

The fastest route from Patras to Ithaca covers 160 km with a driving time of approximately 3 h 30 min.

Which direction is Ithaca from Patras?

Ithaca lies roughly to the west of Patras.

Which roads does the route from Patras to Ithaca follow?

The drive from Patras to Ithaca mainly follows Α5.

Where can I camp between Patras and Ithaca?

Along the route from Patras to Ithaca you can stop for the night or service your van at Golden Sunset.

Patras Ithaca

Distance: 160 kmDrive time: 3 h 30 min

Driving from Patras to Ithaca takes about 3 h 30 min via Α5. The distance is 160 km. The straight-line distance is 95 km. EV charging is available along the route, including in Patras, Kato Achaia. Driving directions

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Driving directions40 · 160 km

1 Depart left 95 m
2 Turn right 68 m
3 At end of road, turn right onto Όθωνος-Αμαλίας 850 m
4 Continue straight onto Ακτή Δυμαίων 5 km
5 Turn straight onto Πατρών - Πύργου 3 km
6 Turn left onto Θερμοπυλών 293 m
7 Take ramp slightly left onto Συνδετήρια Οδός 235 m
8 Merge slightly left onto Αυτοκινητόδρομος Α5 (Ολυμπία Οδός) 46 km
9 Take exit slightly right 3 km
10 Continue straight 427 m
11 Turn left onto Λεχαινά - Δάφνη 576 m
12 At end of road, turn left onto Παλαιά Εθνική Οδός 9 3 km
13 Continue straight onto Πολυτεχνείου 669 m

14 Turn right onto Λεχαινά - Αλυκαί 99 m
15 Continue left onto Λεχαινά - Αλυκαί 48 m
16 Turn right 69 m
17 Turn left 83 m
18 Turn right onto Λεχαινά - Κυλλήνη 4 km
19 Turn left 15 m
20 Turn slightly right 49 m
21 Turn straight onto Ανδραβίδα - Νεοχώρι 822 m
22 Continue straight onto Παράκαμψη Νεοχωρίου 3 km
23 Continue straight onto Νεοχώρι - Κυλλήνη 5 km
24 Continue straight onto Γλαρέτζα 265 m
25 Turn right 51 m
26 At roundabout, take exit left 197 m
27 Turn right 27 m
28 Turn left 312 m
29 Turn right 29 m
30 Turn straight onto Κεφαλονιά (Πόρος) - Κυλλήνη 44 km
31 Turn sharp right onto Ιθάκη (Πισαετός) - Κεφαλονιά (Πόρος) 26 km
32 Continue right onto Διακλάδωση Πισαετού 4 km
33 Turn sharp left onto Σταυρός - Βαθύ 5 km
34 Turn slightly right onto Διακλάδωση Ανωγής 496 m
35 Continue left onto Διακλάδωση Ανωγής 7 km
36 Turn left 20 m
37 Turn left 10 m
38 Turn right 56 m
39 Turn right 46 m
40 Arrive

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The return trip from Ithaca to Patras covers roughly the same distance, 160 km.

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How far is it from Patras to Ithaca?: The distance between Patras and Ithaca is 160 km by road.
How long does it take to drive from Patras to Ithaca?: The drive from Patras to Ithaca takes approximately 3 h 30 min by car.
What is the best route from Patras to Ithaca?: The fastest route from Patras to Ithaca covers 160 km with a driving time of approximately 3 h 30 min.
Which direction is Ithaca from Patras?: Ithaca lies roughly to the west of Patras.
Which roads does the route from Patras to Ithaca follow?: The drive from Patras to Ithaca mainly follows Α5.
Where can I camp between Patras and Ithaca?: Along the route from Patras to Ithaca you can stop for the night or service your van at Golden Sunset.

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