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Distance: 65 km·Drive time: 50 min

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Driving from Portlaoise to Thurles takes about via M8. The distance is 65 km. The straight-line distance is 53 km. EV charging is available along the route, including in Port Laoise, Raheen (Laois), Galmoy, Johnstown (Kilkenny), Loughmore. Driving directions

Driving directions

20 · 65 km
  1. 1 Depart onto James Fintan Lalor Avenue 213 m
  2. 2 Enter roundabout left onto James Fintan Lalor Avenue 21 m
  3. 3 Exit roundabout slightly left onto James Fintan Lalor Avenue 241 m
  4. 4 Enter roundabout slightly left 11 m
  5. 5 Exit roundabout left 523 m
  6. 6 Enter rotary left onto Abbeyleix Road 29 m
  7. 7 Exit rotary slightly left onto Abbeyleix Road 2 km
  8. 8 Enter roundabout slightly left 279 m
  9. 9 Exit roundabout straight 651 m
  10. 10 Merge slightly right onto Portlaoise Bypass 4 km
  11. 11 Continue straight onto Portlaoise to Castletown Motorway 15 km
  12. 12 Keep slightly left onto Portlaoise to Cullahill Motorway 15 km
  13. 13 Continue straight onto Cullahill to Cashel Motorway 21 km
  1. 14 Take exit slightly left 524 m
  2. 15 Enter roundabout left 90 m
  3. 16 Exit roundabout slightly left 150 m
  4. 17 Enter roundabout slightly left 35 m
  5. 18 Exit roundabout slightly left 8 km
  6. 19 Turn left onto Slievenamon Road 14 m
  7. 20 Arrive onto Slievenamon Road

The return trip from Thurles to Portlaoise covers roughly the same distance, 65 km.

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Thurles → Nenagh37 km · 40 minThurles → Tullamore95 km · 1 h 20 minThurles → Carlow87 km · 1 h 15 minThurles → Cashel22 km · 20 minThurles → Dungarvan88 km · 1 h 25 minThurles → Templemore15 km · 15 min

Questions and answers

Thurles lies roughly to the south-west of Portlaoise.

How far is it from Portlaoise to Thurles?

The distance between Portlaoise and Thurles is 65 km by road.

How long does it take to drive from Portlaoise to Thurles?

The drive from Portlaoise to Thurles takes approximately 50 min by car.

What is the best route from Portlaoise to Thurles?

The fastest route from Portlaoise to Thurles covers 65 km with a driving time of approximately 50 min.

What is the shortest route from Portlaoise to Thurles?

The shortest driving route from Portlaoise to Thurles is about 65 km by road.

Are there charging stations between Portlaoise and Thurles?

Yes. You can charge along the route from Portlaoise to Thurles, including Exit 17, M7, Portlaoise (200 kW), Abbey Rd, Thurles (180 kW), Abbeyleix Road (180 kW). Charging points on this route: 44.

Sources

Distance and drive time are computed from OpenStreetMap road data with the OSRM routing engine. Updated .