How far is it from Prato to Bologna?

The distance between Prato and Bologna is 96 km by road.

How long does it take to drive from Prato to Bologna?

The drive from Prato to Bologna takes approximately 1 h 15 min by car.

What is the best route from Prato to Bologna?

The fastest route from Prato to Bologna covers 96 km with a driving time of approximately 1 h 15 min.

Which direction is Bologna from Prato?

Bologna lies roughly to the north of Prato.

Which roads does the route from Prato to Bologna follow?

The drive from Prato to Bologna mainly follows A1var.

Which towns do you pass between Prato and Bologna?

Towns on the route from Prato to Bologna include Firenze.

Where can I find a 24h service station between Prato and Bologna?

Along the route from Prato to Bologna you can fill up at Q8, CPM (24/7), Q8 Easy (24/7). Stations marked 24/7 stay open around the clock.

Where can I camp between Prato and Bologna?

Along the route from Prato to Bologna you can stop for the night or service your van at Parcheggio Scambiatore Piazzale del Museo, Area Sosta Camper Bilancino, Riva del Setta.

Where can I stop to rest between Prato and Bologna?

On the route from Prato to Bologna you can take a break at Bisenzio Ovest, Area di Aglio est, Dismessa.

Prato Bologna

Distance: 96 kmDrive time: 1 h 15 min

Driving from Prato to Bologna takes about 1 h 15 min via A1. The distance is 96 km. The straight-line distance is 72 km. EV charging is available along the route, including in Prato, Bologna. Driving directions

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Driving directions57 · 96 km

1 Depart onto Piazza Mercatale 2 m
2 Continue U-turn onto Piazza Mercatale 480 m
3 Continue slightly left onto Piazza San Marco 122 m
4 Continue slightly left onto Piazza San Marco 27 m
5 Continue slightly right onto Piazza San Marco 23 m
6 Keep slightly right onto Viale Vittorio Veneto 176 m
7 Enter roundabout right onto Viale Vittorio Veneto 23 m
8 Exit roundabout right onto Viale Vittorio Veneto 184 m
9 Turn straight onto Ponte alla Vittoria 34 m
10 Enter roundabout right onto Via Firenze 7 m
11 Exit roundabout slightly right onto Via Firenze 993 m
12 Turn left onto Via Firenze 161 m
13 Continue straight onto Via Firenze 3 km

14 Enter roundabout right onto Via Firenze 16 m
15 Exit roundabout straight onto Via Firenze 100 m
16 Enter roundabout slightly right onto Via Firenze 19 m
17 Exit roundabout right onto Via Firenze 185 m
18 Continue straight onto Via Pratese 268 m
19 Turn slightly right onto Via di Prato 34 m
20 Enter roundabout slightly right onto Via di Prato 30 m
21 Exit roundabout right onto Via di Prato 156 m
22 Continue slightly right onto Via di Prato 384 m
23 Enter roundabout straight onto Via di Prato 38 m
24 Exit roundabout slightly right onto Via di Prato 314 m
25 Enter roundabout slightly right onto Via di Prato 40 m
26 Exit roundabout slightly right onto Via di Prato 429 m
27 Enter roundabout slightly right onto Via di Prato 49 m
28 Exit roundabout straight onto Via di Prato 256 m
29 Enter roundabout straight onto Via di Prato 48 m
30 Exit roundabout straight onto Via di Prato 147 m
31 Enter roundabout slightly right 162 m
32 Exit roundabout straight 170 m
33 Keep slightly left 217 m
34 Keep slightly left 812 m
35 Merge slightly left onto Autostrada del Sole 16 km
36 Keep slightly right onto Raccordo A1-Variante di Valico 7 km
37 Continue straight onto Variante di Valico 33 km
38 Merge slightly left onto Autostrada del Sole 24 km
39 Take exit slightly right 378 m
40 Continue straight onto Ramo Casalecchio 217 m
41 Take exit slightly right 538 m
42 Keep slightly right 319 m
43 Merge slightly left onto Asse Attrezzato Sud-Ovest 899 m
44 Continue straight onto Viale Sandro Pertini 2 km
45 Take exit slightly right 163 m
46 Continue straight onto Via Giuseppe Saragat 163 m
47 Enter rotary straight onto Viale M. K. Gandhi 65 m
48 Exit rotary straight onto Viale M. K. Gandhi 664 m
49 Continue straight onto Via Tolmino 438 m
50 Continue straight onto Via Sabotino 600 m
51 Continue slightly left onto Via Sabotino 92 m
52 Turn left onto Viale Giovanni Vicini 240 m
53 Turn right onto Viale Antonio Silvani 607 m
54 Enter rotary straight onto Viale Pietro Pietramellara 41 m
55 Exit rotary straight onto Viale Pietro Pietramellara 2 km
56 Continue U-turn onto Viale Pietro Pietramellara 41 m
57 Arrive left onto Viale Pietro Pietramellara

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The return trip from Bologna to Prato covers roughly the same distance, 96 km.

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How far is it from Prato to Bologna?: The distance between Prato and Bologna is 96 km by road.
How long does it take to drive from Prato to Bologna?: The drive from Prato to Bologna takes approximately 1 h 15 min by car.
What is the best route from Prato to Bologna?: The fastest route from Prato to Bologna covers 96 km with a driving time of approximately 1 h 15 min.
Which direction is Bologna from Prato?: Bologna lies roughly to the north of Prato.
Which roads does the route from Prato to Bologna follow?: The drive from Prato to Bologna mainly follows A1var.
Which towns do you pass between Prato and Bologna?: Towns on the route from Prato to Bologna include Firenze.
Where can I find a 24h service station between Prato and Bologna?: Along the route from Prato to Bologna you can fill up at Q8, CPM (24/7), Q8 Easy (24/7). Stations marked 24/7 stay open around the clock.
Where can I camp between Prato and Bologna?: Along the route from Prato to Bologna you can stop for the night or service your van at Parcheggio Scambiatore Piazzale del Museo, Area Sosta Camper Bilancino, Riva del Setta.
Where can I stop to rest between Prato and Bologna?: On the route from Prato to Bologna you can take a break at Bisenzio Ovest, Area di Aglio est, Dismessa.

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