How far is it from Axum to Dēra?

The distance between Axum and Dēra is 702 mi by road.

How long does it take to drive from Axum to Dēra?

The drive from Axum to Dēra takes approximately 14 h 30 min by car.

What is the best route from Axum to Dēra?

The fastest route from Axum to Dēra covers 702 mi with a driving time of approximately 14 h 30 min.

Which direction is Dēra from Axum?

Dēra lies roughly to the south of Axum.

Which roads does the route from Axum to Dēra follow?

The drive from Axum to Dēra mainly follows A2, A 2, A1. The longest single stretch is 397 mi on A2.

Which towns do you pass between Axum and Dēra?

Towns on the route from Axum to Dēra include Abomsa.

Axum Dēra

Distance: 702 miDuration: 14 h 30 min

Driving from Axum to Dēra takes about 14 h 30 min via A2. The distance is 702 mi. The straight-line distance is 396 mi. Driving directions

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Driving directions79 · 702 mi

1 Depart right 25 yd
2 Turn right 118 yd
3 Turn right 1 mi
4 Turn left 12 mi
5 Turn right 2 mi
6 Turn left 1 mi
7 Enter roundabout slightly right 14 yd
8 Exit roundabout slightly right 1 mi
9 Turn right 66 mi
10 Enter roundabout slightly right 3 yd
11 Exit roundabout straight 12 mi
12 Enter roundabout straight 25 yd
13 Exit roundabout slightly right 31 mi

14 Enter roundabout right 12 yd
15 Exit roundabout slightly right 18 mi
16 Continue slightly right onto Addis Abeba - Weldiya . Asmera 23 yd
17 Continue left onto Addis Abeba - Weldiya . Asmera 27 yd
18 Continue right onto Addis Abeba - Weldiya . Asmera 1 mi
19 Continue right onto Addis Abeba - Weldiya . Asmera 9 mi
20 Continue straight onto Mek'ele-Weldiya Road 5 mi
21 Exit roundabout straight onto Mek'ele-Weldiya Road 45 mi
22 Continue slightly right onto Mek'ele-Weldiya Road 2 mi
23 At end of road, turn right onto Mek'ele-Weldiya Road 22 mi
24 Continue right onto Mek'ele-Weldiya Road 11 mi
25 Continue straight onto Mek'ele - Weldiya Road 15 mi
26 Continue straight onto Mek'ele-Weldiya Road 63 mi
27 Enter roundabout slightly right 34 yd
28 Exit roundabout right 12 mi
29 Turn slightly right 45 mi
30 Enter roundabout slightly right 14 yd
31 Exit roundabout right 16 mi
32 Enter roundabout slightly right 35 yd
33 Exit roundabout slightly right 3 mi
34 Enter roundabout right 58 yd
35 Exit roundabout right 13 mi
36 Enter roundabout slightly right 52 yd
37 Exit roundabout right 1 mi
38 Enter roundabout slightly right 14 yd
39 Exit roundabout right 2 mi
40 Enter roundabout right 33 yd
41 Exit roundabout right 151 mi
42 Enter roundabout right 28 yd
43 Exit roundabout right 70 mi
44 Enter rotary slightly right 116 yd
45 Exit rotary slightly right 3 mi
46 Enter roundabout slightly right 134 yd
47 Exit roundabout right 3 mi
48 Enter roundabout right 77 yd
49 Exit roundabout right 1 mi
50 Continue straight onto Summit - Goro road 5 mi
51 Enter roundabout right 99 yd
52 Exit roundabout right 3 mi
53 Enter roundabout right 107 yd
54 Exit roundabout slightly right 3 mi
55 Enter roundabout right 114 yd
56 Exit roundabout right 2 mi
57 Enter roundabout right 135 yd
58 Exit roundabout right 30 yd
59 Continue straight 1 mi
60 Take exit slightly left 1 mi
61 Merge slightly right onto Addis-Adama Expressway 31 mi
62 Take exit slightly right 1 mi
63 At end of road, turn left 2 mi
64 Continue straight 14 mi
65 Turn right onto Bishoftu-Adulala-Koka 1 mi
66 Enter roundabout straight 25 yd
67 Exit roundabout straight 135 yd
68 Enter roundabout right 100 yd
69 Exit roundabout right 158 yd
70 Continue straight 11 mi
71 Take exit slightly right 1 mi
72 Turn right 7 mi
73 Turn slightly right 1 mi
74 Turn right 2 mi
75 At end of road, turn right 1 mi
76 Turn left 1 mi
77 Turn right 1 mi
78 Turn slightly left 3 mi
79 Arrive

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The return trip from Dēra to Axum covers roughly the same distance, 702 mi.

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How far is it from Axum to Dēra?: The distance between Axum and Dēra is 702 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from Axum to Dēra?: The drive from Axum to Dēra takes approximately 14 h 30 min by car.
What is the best route from Axum to Dēra?: The fastest route from Axum to Dēra covers 702 mi with a driving time of approximately 14 h 30 min.
Which direction is Dēra from Axum?: Dēra lies roughly to the south of Axum.
Which roads does the route from Axum to Dēra follow?: The drive from Axum to Dēra mainly follows A2, A 2, A1. The longest single stretch is 397 mi on A2.
Which towns do you pass between Axum and Dēra?: Towns on the route from Axum to Dēra include Abomsa.

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