How far is it from Alençon to Alès?

The distance between Alençon and Alès is 469 mi by road.

How long does it take to drive from Alençon to Alès?

The drive from Alençon to Alès takes approximately 8 h 30 min by car.

What is the best route from Alençon to Alès?

The fastest route from Alençon to Alès covers 469 mi with a driving time of approximately 8 h 30 min.

Which direction is Alès from Alençon?

Alès lies roughly to the south-east of Alençon.

Which roads does the route from Alençon to Alès follow?

The drive from Alençon to Alès mainly follows A 28, A 71, A 75. The longest single stretch is 135 mi on A 71.

Which towns do you pass between Alençon and Alès?

Towns on the route from Alençon to Alès include Tours, Bourges, Clermont-Ferrand.

Alençon Alès

Distance: 469 miDuration: 8 h 30 min

Driving from Alençon to Alès takes about 8 h 30 min via A 71. The distance is 469 mi. The straight-line distance is 354 mi. EV charging is available along the route, including in Tours, Bourges, Clermont-Ferrand. Driving directions

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Driving directions84 · 469 mi

1 Depart straight 7 yd
2 Turn right onto Rue Saint-Blaise 39 yd
3 Turn left onto Rue Sainte-Thérèse 109 yd
4 Turn right onto Place du Général Bonet 153 yd
5 Turn right onto Rue du Docteur Bailleul 113 yd
6 Turn left onto Rue Bourdon 132 yd
7 Turn right onto Boulevard de la République 1 mi
8 Enter roundabout right onto Avenue Rhin et Danube 57 yd
9 Exit roundabout right onto Avenue Rhin et Danube 1 mi
10 Continue right onto Avenue Rhin et Danube 30 yd
11 Enter roundabout right onto Avenue Rhin et Danube 50 yd
12 Exit roundabout right onto Avenue Rhin et Danube 1 mi
13 Enter roundabout right onto Route d'Ancinnes 23 yd

14 Exit roundabout right onto Route d'Ancinnes 1 mi
15 Enter roundabout right onto Route d'Ancinnes 36 yd
16 Exit roundabout right onto Route d'Ancinnes 1 mi
17 At roundabout, take exit right 2 mi
18 Enter roundabout straight 120 yd
19 Exit roundabout slightly right 1 mi
20 Keep slightly right 1 mi
21 Merge slightly left 26 mi
22 Keep slightly left 1 mi
23 Continue straight 1 mi
24 Keep slightly left 1 mi
25 Merge slightly left onto L’Océane 5 mi
26 Take exit slightly right 114 yd
27 Continue straight 54 mi
28 Keep slightly right 1 mi
29 Merge slightly left onto L'Aquitaine 12 mi
30 Take exit slightly right 1 mi
31 Keep slightly left 1 mi
32 Keep slightly right 1 mi
33 Merge slightly left 66 mi
34 Keep slightly left 1 mi
35 Merge slightly left onto L'Arverne 4 mi
36 Keep slightly left onto L'Arverne 132 mi
37 Continue straight onto La Méridienne 80 mi
38 Take exit slightly right 1 mi
39 Turn slightly left 36 yd
40 Turn left 25 mi
41 Enter rotary slightly right 35 yd
42 Exit rotary slightly right 1 mi
43 Enter rotary right onto Avenue Alain Bertrand 51 yd
44 Exit rotary right onto Avenue Alain Bertrand 2 mi
45 Enter roundabout right 17 yd
46 Exit roundabout right 3 mi
47 Turn slightly left 53 yd
48 Turn left onto Route de Florac 1 mi
49 Turn right onto Route des Gorges du Tarn 3 mi
50 Turn left 1 mi
51 Continue straight 9 mi
52 Turn left onto Route des Gorges du Tarn 1 mi
53 Continue straight onto Route de Molines 1 mi
54 Continue straight onto Route Neuve 1 mi
55 Continue straight onto Chemin Royal 3 mi
56 Turn right 3 mi
57 Enter roundabout slightly right onto Route de Mende 24 yd
58 Exit roundabout slightly right onto Route de Mende 1 mi
59 Enter roundabout slightly right 27 yd
60 Exit roundabout slightly right 1 mi
61 Enter roundabout slightly right 22 yd
62 Exit roundabout slightly right 34 mi
63 Enter roundabout slightly right 48 yd
64 Exit roundabout right 5 mi
65 Enter roundabout straight onto Avenue de Ladrecht 23 yd
66 Exit roundabout slightly right onto Avenue de Ladrecht 1 mi
67 Enter roundabout slightly right onto Quai de Kilmamock 25 yd
68 Exit roundabout right onto Quai de Kilmamock 1 mi
69 Continue straight onto Quai du 8 Mai 1945 1 mi
70 Turn left onto Avenue Diderot 110 yd
71 Enter roundabout right onto Avenue Jean-Baptiste Dumas 12 yd
72 Exit roundabout right onto Avenue Jean-Baptiste Dumas 1 mi
73 Enter roundabout right onto Avenue Jean-Baptiste Dumas 23 yd
74 Exit roundabout right onto Avenue Jean-Baptiste Dumas 1 mi
75 Turn straight onto Avenue Jean-Baptiste Dumas 24 yd
76 Keep slightly left onto Avenue Jean-Baptiste Dumas 54 yd
77 Enter rotary right onto Rue d'Herstal 76 yd
78 Exit rotary right onto Rue d'Herstal 168 yd
79 At end of road, turn left onto Quai Boissier de Sauvages 158 yd
80 Enter roundabout right onto Avenue de Lattre de Tassigny 74 yd
81 Exit roundabout right onto Avenue de Lattre de Tassigny 78 yd
82 Turn straight onto Avenue du Commandant Viala 1 mi
83 At roundabout, take exit left onto Avenue du Général de Gaulle 122 yd
84 Arrive right onto Avenue du Général de Gaulle

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The return trip from Alès to Alençon covers roughly the same distance, 469 mi.

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How far is it from Alençon to Alès?: The distance between Alençon and Alès is 469 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from Alençon to Alès?: The drive from Alençon to Alès takes approximately 8 h 30 min by car.
What is the best route from Alençon to Alès?: The fastest route from Alençon to Alès covers 469 mi with a driving time of approximately 8 h 30 min.
Which direction is Alès from Alençon?: Alès lies roughly to the south-east of Alençon.
Which roads does the route from Alençon to Alès follow?: The drive from Alençon to Alès mainly follows A 28, A 71, A 75. The longest single stretch is 135 mi on A 71.
Which towns do you pass between Alençon and Alès?: Towns on the route from Alençon to Alès include Tours, Bourges, Clermont-Ferrand.

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