How far is it from Annecy to Lyon?

The distance between Annecy and Lyon is 87 mi by road.

How long does it take to drive from Annecy to Lyon?

The drive from Annecy to Lyon takes approximately 1 h 45 min by car.

What is the best route from Annecy to Lyon?

The fastest route from Annecy to Lyon covers 87 mi with a driving time of approximately 1 h 45 min.

Which direction is Lyon from Annecy?

Lyon lies roughly to the west of Annecy.

Which roads does the route from Annecy to Lyon follow?

The drive from Annecy to Lyon mainly follows A 41, A 43. The longest single stretch is 55 mi on A 43.

Which towns do you pass between Annecy and Lyon?

Towns on the route from Annecy to Lyon include Chambéry, Bron.

Annecy Lyon

Distance: 87 miDuration: 1 h 45 min

Driving from Annecy to Lyon takes about 1 h 45 min via A 43. The distance is 87 mi. The straight-line distance is 63 mi. EV charging is available along the route, including in Annecy, Chambéry, Lyon. Driving directions

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Driving directions37 · 87 mi

1 Depart onto Quai Eustache Chappuis 59 yd
2 Turn sharp right 11 yd
3 Turn left 26 yd
4 Turn slightly left 20 yd
5 Turn sharp left onto Quai Eustache Chappuis 1 mi
6 Continue straight onto Rue des Marquisats 1 mi
7 Enter roundabout slightly right onto Avenue de Trésum 8 yd
8 Exit roundabout right onto Avenue de Trésum 1 mi
9 Enter roundabout right onto Boulevard de la Corniche 20 yd
10 Exit roundabout right onto Boulevard de la Corniche 1 mi
11 Enter roundabout right onto Avenue du Crêt du Maure 41 yd
12 Exit roundabout straight onto Avenue du Crêt du Maure 1 mi
13 Continue slightly right onto Avenue du Crêt du Maure 74 yd

14 Turn straight onto Avenue Lucien Boschetti 1 mi
15 Continue straight onto Avenue du Rhône 1 mi
16 Enter roundabout right onto Avenue de Chambéry 56 yd
17 Exit roundabout slightly right onto Avenue de Chambéry 1 mi
18 Continue straight onto Avenue du Pont Neuf 1 mi
19 Take ramp slightly right 1 mi
20 Keep slightly left 1 mi
21 Take exit slightly right 1 mi
22 Keep slightly left 1 mi
23 Keep slightly left 1 mi
24 Merge slightly left 25 mi
25 Continue straight 1 mi
26 Continue straight 55 mi
27 Continue straight onto Rue Lionel Terray 1 mi
28 Continue straight onto Avenue Jean Mermoz 1 mi
29 Turn right onto Rue Maryse Bastié 1 mi
30 Continue straight onto Rue Feuillat 131 yd
31 Turn left onto Cours Albert Thomas 1 mi
32 Continue straight onto Cours Gambetta 2 mi
33 Continue straight onto Pont de la Guillotière 1 mi
34 Continue straight onto Rue de la Barre 1 mi
35 Turn right onto Rue Président Édouard Herriot 1 mi
36 Turn right onto Rue Henri Germain 123 yd
37 Arrive left onto Rue Henri Germain

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The return trip from Lyon to Annecy covers roughly the same distance, 87 mi.

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How far is it from Annecy to Lyon?: The distance between Annecy and Lyon is 87 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from Annecy to Lyon?: The drive from Annecy to Lyon takes approximately 1 h 45 min by car.
What is the best route from Annecy to Lyon?: The fastest route from Annecy to Lyon covers 87 mi with a driving time of approximately 1 h 45 min.
Which direction is Lyon from Annecy?: Lyon lies roughly to the west of Annecy.
Which roads does the route from Annecy to Lyon follow?: The drive from Annecy to Lyon mainly follows A 41, A 43. The longest single stretch is 55 mi on A 43.
Which towns do you pass between Annecy and Lyon?: Towns on the route from Annecy to Lyon include Chambéry, Bron.

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