How far is it from Roanne to Lyon?

The distance between Roanne and Lyon is 98 km by road.

How long does it take to drive from Roanne to Lyon?

The drive from Roanne to Lyon takes approximately 1 h 20 min by car.

What is the best route from Roanne to Lyon?

The fastest route from Roanne to Lyon covers 98 km with a driving time of approximately 1 h 20 min.

Which direction is Lyon from Roanne?

Lyon lies roughly to the south-east of Roanne.

Which roads does the route from Roanne to Lyon follow?

The drive from Roanne to Lyon mainly follows A 89.

Which towns do you pass between Roanne and Lyon?

Towns on the route from Roanne to Lyon include Vénissieux.

Where can I camp between Roanne and Lyon?

Along the route from Roanne to Lyon you can stop for the night or service your van at Aire de Camping-Cars Port de Roanne, Aire de bivouac de Violay, CityKamp - Camping de Lyon.

Where can I stop to rest between Roanne and Lyon?

On the route from Roanne to Lyon you can take a break at Super U, Aire du péage Saint-Romain-de-Popey, Aire des Pierres Dorées.

Roanne Lyon

Distance: 98 kmDrive time: 1 h 20 min

Driving from Roanne to Lyon takes about 1 h 20 min via A 89. The distance is 98 km. The straight-line distance is 67 km. EV charging is available along the route, including in Roanne, Villefranche-sur-Saône, Lyon. Driving directions

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Driving directions28 · 98 km

1 Depart right 43 m
2 At end of road, turn sharp left 43 m
3 Turn right 15 m
4 Turn right onto Rue Voltaire 41 m
5 Turn left onto Rue Jean Jaurès 97 m
6 Turn right onto Rue Francisque Rochard 104 m
7 Continue straight onto Rue de Sully 308 m
8 Turn right onto Rue Roger Salengro 57 m
9 Enter roundabout right onto Rue des Vies Vieilles 64 m
10 Exit roundabout right onto Rue des Vies Vieilles 229 m
11 At roundabout, take exit right onto Boulevard Jean-Baptiste Clément 2 km
12 Take ramp right 251 m
13 Merge slightly left onto Rocade Est 10 km

14 Continue straight 16 km
15 Keep slightly left 747 m
16 Merge slightly left onto La Transeuropéenne 55 km
17 Keep slightly left 717 m
18 Merge slightly left onto Autoroute du Soleil 12 km
19 Take exit slightly right 315 m
20 Continue straight onto Trémie n° 7 148 m
21 Keep slightly left 110 m
22 Continue slightly right 137 m
23 Continue straight onto Quai du Docteur Gailleton 693 m
24 Keep slightly right onto Quai du Docteur Gailleton 424 m
25 Turn left onto Rue de la Barre 258 m
26 Turn right onto Rue Président Édouard Herriot 644 m
27 Turn right onto Rue Henri Germain 112 m
28 Arrive left onto Rue Henri Germain

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The return trip from Lyon to Roanne covers roughly the same distance, 98 km.

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How far is it from Roanne to Lyon?: The distance between Roanne and Lyon is 98 km by road.
How long does it take to drive from Roanne to Lyon?: The drive from Roanne to Lyon takes approximately 1 h 20 min by car.
What is the best route from Roanne to Lyon?: The fastest route from Roanne to Lyon covers 98 km with a driving time of approximately 1 h 20 min.
Which direction is Lyon from Roanne?: Lyon lies roughly to the south-east of Roanne.
Which roads does the route from Roanne to Lyon follow?: The drive from Roanne to Lyon mainly follows A 89.
Which towns do you pass between Roanne and Lyon?: Towns on the route from Roanne to Lyon include Vénissieux.
Where can I camp between Roanne and Lyon?: Along the route from Roanne to Lyon you can stop for the night or service your van at Aire de Camping-Cars Port de Roanne, Aire de bivouac de Violay, CityKamp - Camping de Lyon.
Where can I stop to rest between Roanne and Lyon?: On the route from Roanne to Lyon you can take a break at Super U, Aire du péage Saint-Romain-de-Popey, Aire des Pierres Dorées.

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