How far is it from Alta to Trondheim?

The distance between Alta and Trondheim is 867 mi by road.

How long does it take to drive from Alta to Trondheim?

The drive from Alta to Trondheim takes approximately 20 h 35 min by car.

What is the best route from Alta to Trondheim?

The fastest route from Alta to Trondheim covers 867 mi with a driving time of approximately 20 h 35 min.

Which direction is Trondheim from Alta?

Trondheim lies roughly to the south-west of Alta.

Which roads does the route from Alta to Trondheim follow?

The drive from Alta to Trondheim mainly follows E 45, E 12, E 6. The longest single stretch is 198 mi on E 45.

Which towns do you pass between Alta and Trondheim?

Towns on the route from Alta to Trondheim include Enontekiö, Storuman, Grong, Steinkjer.

Alta Trondheim

Distance: 867 miDuration: 20 h 35 min

Driving from Alta to Trondheim takes about 20 h 35 min. The distance is 867 mi. The straight-line distance is 571 mi. EV charging is available along the route, including in Alta, Malmberget, Arvidsjaur, Tärnaby, Trondheim.

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Driving directions12 · 841 mi

1 E 45 Take E 45 north through the remote northern wilderness to reach Suomaluodda. 108 mi
2 93 Follow road 93 west along the Finnish border region to arrive at Hetantie. 39 mi
3 21 Continue on road 21 through the sparsely populated Käsivarsi area to Käsivarrentie. 24 mi
4 E 45 Pick up E 45 again and drive south through Swedish Lapland to Inlandsvägen. 82 mi
5 E 10; E 45 Merge onto E 10 and E 45 together, heading south along Inlandsvägen to Inlandsvägen. 39 mi
6 E 45 Head south on E 45 through central Sweden, passing through Parkgatan to Burevägen. 198 mi
7 AC 1132 Take AC 1132 west along Norra esplanaden through the city to Strandvägen. 40 mi
8 E 12 Follow E 12 west on Blå vägen through the scenic coastal landscape to Blå vägen. 55 mi
9 AC 1116 Continue on AC 1116 along the Joeström river path to reach Joeström. 20 mi
10 73 Take road 73 north on Krutfjellveien through the Norwegian mountains to Hattfjelldalsveien. 35 mi
11 7334 Follow road 7334 east on Nordfiplingdalsvegen through the valley to Vestfiplingdalsvegen. 20 mi
12 E 6 Head north on E 6 through the Helletunnelen mountain pass to reach Trondheim. 188 mi

The return trip from Trondheim to Alta covers roughly the same distance, 867 mi.

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How far is it from Alta to Trondheim?: The distance between Alta and Trondheim is 867 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from Alta to Trondheim?: The drive from Alta to Trondheim takes approximately 20 h 35 min by car.
What is the best route from Alta to Trondheim?: The fastest route from Alta to Trondheim covers 867 mi with a driving time of approximately 20 h 35 min.
Which direction is Trondheim from Alta?: Trondheim lies roughly to the south-west of Alta.
Which roads does the route from Alta to Trondheim follow?: The drive from Alta to Trondheim mainly follows E 45, E 12, E 6. The longest single stretch is 198 mi on E 45.
Which towns do you pass between Alta and Trondheim?: Towns on the route from Alta to Trondheim include Enontekiö, Storuman, Grong, Steinkjer.

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