How far is it from Ružomberok to Žilina?

The distance between Ružomberok and Žilina is 63 km by road.

How long does it take to drive from Ružomberok to Žilina?

The drive from Ružomberok to Žilina takes approximately 1 h by car.

What is the best route from Ružomberok to Žilina?

The fastest route from Ružomberok to Žilina covers 63 km with a driving time of approximately 1 h.

Which direction is Žilina from Ružomberok?

Žilina lies roughly to the west of Ružomberok.

Which roads does the route from Ružomberok to Žilina follow?

The drive from Ružomberok to Žilina mainly follows 18, D1.

Which towns do you pass between Ružomberok and Žilina?

Towns on the route from Ružomberok to Žilina include Dolný Kubín, Martin, Rajec.

Where can I find a 24h service station between Ružomberok and Žilina?

Along the route from Ružomberok to Žilina you can fill up at OMV (24/7), KFB trans, OMV (24/7). Stations marked 24/7 stay open around the clock.

Where can I camp between Ružomberok and Žilina?

Along the route from Ružomberok to Žilina you can stop for the night or service your van at Autocamping Trusalova.

Where can I stop to rest between Ružomberok and Žilina?

On the route from Ružomberok to Žilina you can take a break at Motorest Turčianska Štiavnička.

Ružomberok Žilina

Distance: 63 kmDrive time: 1 h

Driving from Ružomberok to Žilina takes about 1 h via D1. The distance is 63 km. The straight-line distance is 45 km. EV charging is available along the route, including in Dolný Kubín, Vrútky. Driving directions

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Driving directions21 · 63 km

1 Depart onto Jána Jančeka 193 m
2 Turn right 33 m
3 Turn left 141 m
4 Continue slightly left onto Zarevúca 153 m
5 Continue right onto Zarevúca 206 m
6 Enter roundabout right onto Zarevúca 42 m
7 Exit roundabout right onto Zarevúca 134 m
8 Turn left onto Nábrežie M.R. Štefánika 546 m
9 Continue straight onto Považská 3 km
10 Continue straight onto Pri Váhu 20 km
11 Continue straight 4 km
12 Take ramp slightly right 348 m
13 Continue straight 30 km

14 Take exit slightly right 354 m
15 Merge slightly left 4 km
16 Turn slightly right 55 m
17 Enter roundabout slightly right onto Hlinská 66 m
18 Exit roundabout right onto Hlinská 992 m
19 Continue straight onto Komenského 582 m
20 Turn right onto Veľká okružná 180 m
21 Arrive left onto Veľká okružná

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The return trip from Žilina to Ružomberok covers roughly the same distance, 63 km.

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How far is it from Ružomberok to Žilina?: The distance between Ružomberok and Žilina is 63 km by road.
How long does it take to drive from Ružomberok to Žilina?: The drive from Ružomberok to Žilina takes approximately 1 h by car.
What is the best route from Ružomberok to Žilina?: The fastest route from Ružomberok to Žilina covers 63 km with a driving time of approximately 1 h.
Which direction is Žilina from Ružomberok?: Žilina lies roughly to the west of Ružomberok.
Which roads does the route from Ružomberok to Žilina follow?: The drive from Ružomberok to Žilina mainly follows 18, D1.
Which towns do you pass between Ružomberok and Žilina?: Towns on the route from Ružomberok to Žilina include Dolný Kubín, Martin, Rajec.
Where can I find a 24h service station between Ružomberok and Žilina?: Along the route from Ružomberok to Žilina you can fill up at OMV (24/7), KFB trans, OMV (24/7). Stations marked 24/7 stay open around the clock.
Where can I camp between Ružomberok and Žilina?: Along the route from Ružomberok to Žilina you can stop for the night or service your van at Autocamping Trusalova.
Where can I stop to rest between Ružomberok and Žilina?: On the route from Ružomberok to Žilina you can take a break at Motorest Turčianska Štiavnička.

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