How far is it from Silkeborg to Herning?

The distance between Silkeborg and Herning is 40 km by road.

How long does it take to drive from Silkeborg to Herning?

The drive from Silkeborg to Herning takes approximately 35 min by car.

What is the best route from Silkeborg to Herning?

The fastest route from Silkeborg to Herning covers 40 km with a driving time of approximately 35 min.

Which direction is Herning from Silkeborg?

Herning lies roughly to the west of Silkeborg.

Where can I find a 24h service station between Silkeborg and Herning?

Along the route from Silkeborg to Herning you can fill up at Shell Express (24/7), Uno-X, OIL! tank & go Ikast Øst (24/7). Stations marked 24/7 stay open around the clock.

Where can I camp between Silkeborg and Herning?

Along the route from Silkeborg to Herning you can stop for the night or service your van at Ly Outdoor Camp, Hesselhus Camping, Den nordlige rasteplads på Gl. Vejlevej Herning.

Where can I stop to rest between Silkeborg and Herning?

On the route from Silkeborg to Herning you can take a break at Rønkilde Syd.

Silkeborg Herning

Distance: 40 kmDrive time: 35 min

Driving from Silkeborg to Herning takes about 35 min via 15. The distance is 40 km. The straight-line distance is 36 km. Driving directions

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Driving directions26 · 40 km

1 Depart onto Christian 8.s Vej 200 m
2 Turn left onto Søvej 431 m
3 Enter roundabout right onto Søgade 26 m
4 Exit roundabout right onto Søgade 134 m
5 Enter roundabout right onto Søgade 31 m
6 Exit roundabout slightly right onto Søgade 116 m
7 Continue slightly left onto Hostrupsgade 139 m
8 Turn slightly right onto Vestergade 2 km
9 Continue straight onto Herningvej 3 km
10 At end of road, turn left onto Funder Bakke 2 km
11 Continue straight onto Skærskovhedevej 464 m
12 Enter roundabout right onto Skærskovhedevej 46 m
13 Exit roundabout right onto Skærskovhedevej 912 m

14 Enter roundabout right 49 m
15 Exit roundabout right 2 km
16 Continue straight onto Herningmotorvejen 25 km
17 Take exit slightly right 2 km
18 Merge slightly left onto Herningmotorvejen 4 km
19 Enter roundabout right onto Dronningens Boulevard 72 m
20 Exit roundabout straight onto Dronningens Boulevard 598 m
21 Turn slightly right 132 m
22 Turn right onto Fonnesbechsgade 297 m
23 At end of road, turn left onto Kampmannsgade 152 m
24 Turn left onto Kousgaards Plads 168 m
25 Continue straight onto Nygade 132 m
26 Arrive onto Nygade

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The return trip from Herning to Silkeborg covers roughly the same distance, 40 km.

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How far is it from Silkeborg to Herning?: The distance between Silkeborg and Herning is 40 km by road.
How long does it take to drive from Silkeborg to Herning?: The drive from Silkeborg to Herning takes approximately 35 min by car.
What is the best route from Silkeborg to Herning?: The fastest route from Silkeborg to Herning covers 40 km with a driving time of approximately 35 min.
Which direction is Herning from Silkeborg?: Herning lies roughly to the west of Silkeborg.
Where can I find a 24h service station between Silkeborg and Herning?: Along the route from Silkeborg to Herning you can fill up at Shell Express (24/7), Uno-X, OIL! tank & go Ikast Øst (24/7). Stations marked 24/7 stay open around the clock.
Where can I camp between Silkeborg and Herning?: Along the route from Silkeborg to Herning you can stop for the night or service your van at Ly Outdoor Camp, Hesselhus Camping, Den nordlige rasteplads på Gl. Vejlevej Herning.
Where can I stop to rest between Silkeborg and Herning?: On the route from Silkeborg to Herning you can take a break at Rønkilde Syd.

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