How far is it from Ardachu to Alness?

The distance between Ardachu and Alness is 36 mi by road.

How long does it take to drive from Ardachu to Alness?

The drive from Ardachu to Alness takes approximately 50 min by car.

What is the best route from Ardachu to Alness?

The fastest route from Ardachu to Alness covers 36 mi with a driving time of approximately 50 min.

Which direction is Alness from Ardachu?

Alness lies roughly to the south of Ardachu.

Which towns do you pass between Ardachu and Alness?

Towns on the route from Ardachu to Alness include Golspie, Edderton, Tain, Invergordon.

Are there charging stations between Ardachu and Alness?

Yes. You can charge along the route from Ardachu to Alness, including 13-15 Market Street, Tain (50 kW); EV Charging – Lairg (50 kW); Evanton Industrial Estate, Evanton (50 kW). Charging points on this route: 20.

Ardachu Alness

Distance: 36 miDuration: 50 min

Driving from Ardachu to Alness takes about 50 min via A9. The distance is 36 mi. The straight-line distance is 22 mi. EV charging is available along the route, including in Achvaich, The Mound, Pilburdy, Tain, Highland, Lower Tullich. Driving directions

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Driving directions13 · 36 mi

1 Depart 11 yd
2 Turn slightly left onto Ardochu Road 1 mi
3 Turn right 8 mi
4 At end of road, turn right 11 mi
5 Enter rotary slightly left 26 yd
6 Exit rotary slightly left 49 yd
7 Turn straight 7 mi
8 Enter roundabout left 155 yd

9 Exit roundabout slightly left 9 mi
10 Turn right onto Obsdale Road 143 yd
11 Continue left onto Obsdale Road 1 mi
12 Continue straight onto High Street 1 mi
13 Arrive onto High Street

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The return trip from Alness to Ardachu covers roughly the same distance, 36 mi.

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Charging points along the way

20 chargers

13-15 Market Street, Tain13-15 Market Street, Tain, IV19 1AR50 kW
EV Charging – LairgLairg, Scotland, IV27 4AU50 kW
Evanton Industrial Estate, EvantonEvanton Industrial Estate, Evanton, IV16 9XH50 kW
Fountain Road, GolspieFountain Road, Golspie, Scotland, KW10 6TH50 kW
Gower Street Car Park, BroraGower Street Car Park, Brora, KW9 6PU50 kW

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Alness → Balblair, Highland 521 mi · 30 min Alness → Dunmore, Highland19 mi · 30 min Alness → Westhill, Highland23 mi · 35 min Alness → Bunchrew24 mi · 40 min Alness → Easter Clunes25 mi · 35 min Alness → Embo Street25 mi · 40 min

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Distance and drive time are computed from OpenStreetMap road data with the OSRM routing engine. Updated 6 October 2026.

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How far is it from Ardachu to Alness?: The distance between Ardachu and Alness is 36 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from Ardachu to Alness?: The drive from Ardachu to Alness takes approximately 50 min by car.
What is the best route from Ardachu to Alness?: The fastest route from Ardachu to Alness covers 36 mi with a driving time of approximately 50 min.
Which direction is Alness from Ardachu?: Alness lies roughly to the south of Ardachu.
Which towns do you pass between Ardachu and Alness?: Towns on the route from Ardachu to Alness include Golspie, Edderton, Tain, Invergordon.
Are there charging stations between Ardachu and Alness?: Yes. You can charge along the route from Ardachu to Alness, including 13-15 Market Street, Tain (50 kW); EV Charging – Lairg (50 kW); Evanton Industrial Estate, Evanton (50 kW). Charging points on this route: 20.

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