How far is it from Aarhus to Silkeborg?

The distance between Aarhus and Silkeborg is 28 mi by road.

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

The drive from Aarhus to Silkeborg takes approximately 40 min by car.

What is the best route from Aarhus to Silkeborg?

The fastest route from Aarhus to Silkeborg covers 28 mi with a driving time of approximately 40 min.

Which direction is Silkeborg from Aarhus?

Silkeborg lies roughly to the west of Aarhus.

Aarhus Silkeborg

Distance: 28 miDuration: 40 min

Driving from Aarhus to Silkeborg takes about 40 min via Herningmotorvejen. The distance is 28 mi. The straight-line distance is 26 mi. Driving directions

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Driving directions20 · 28 mi

1 Depart left onto Søndergade 161 yd
2 Turn right onto Østergade 1 mi
3 At end of road, turn right onto Fredensgade 1 mi
4 Continue straight onto Ny Banegårdsgade 1 mi
5 Continue straight onto Banegårdspladsen 131 yd
6 Continue right onto Banegårdspladsen 75 yd
7 Continue straight onto Park Allé 1 mi
8 Turn left onto Rådhuspladsen 106 yd
9 Continue straight onto Vester Allé 1 mi
10 Turn left onto Thorvaldsensgade 1 mi
11 At end of road, turn left onto Silkeborgvej 38 yd
12 Keep slightly left onto Silkeborgvej 5 mi
13 Enter roundabout right onto Herningmotorvejen 32 yd

14 Exit roundabout straight onto Herningmotorvejen 11 mi
15 Continue straight onto Silkeborgmotorvejen 9 mi
16 Take exit slightly right 1 mi
17 Keep slightly left 58 yd
18 Turn left onto Nordskovvej 3 mi
19 Turn right onto Christian 8.s Vej 1 mi
20 Arrive onto Christian 8.s Vej

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The return trip from Silkeborg to Aarhus covers roughly the same distance, 28 mi.

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Distance and drive time are computed from OpenStreetMap road data with the OSRM routing engine. Updated 3 September 2026.

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How far is it from Aarhus to Silkeborg?: The distance between Aarhus and Silkeborg is 28 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from Aarhus to Silkeborg?: The drive from Aarhus to Silkeborg takes approximately 40 min by car.
What is the best route from Aarhus to Silkeborg?: The fastest route from Aarhus to Silkeborg covers 28 mi with a driving time of approximately 40 min.
Which direction is Silkeborg from Aarhus?: Silkeborg lies roughly to the west of Aarhus.

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