How far is it from Areka to Bako?

The distance between Areka and Bako is 150 mi by road.

How long does it take to drive from Areka to Bako?

The drive from Areka to Bako takes approximately 4 h 20 min by car.

What is the best route from Areka to Bako?

The fastest route from Areka to Bako covers 150 mi with a driving time of approximately 4 h 20 min.

Which direction is Bako from Areka?

Bako lies roughly to the south-west of Areka.

Which towns do you pass between Areka and Bako?

Towns on the route from Areka to Bako include Sodo.

Areka Bako

Distance: 150 miDuration: 4 h 20 min

Driving from Areka to Bako takes about 4 h 20 min via Jinka - Sawla - Wolayta Sodo. The distance is 150 mi. The straight-line distance is 118 mi. Driving directions

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Driving directions30 · 150 mi

1 Depart right 68 yd
2 Turn right 1 mi
3 Turn right 1 mi
4 Turn right onto Hossana - Wolayta Sodo 16 mi
5 Continue straight onto Arada Lideta Avenue 2 mi
6 At roundabout, take exit left onto Arada Lideta Avenue 1 mi
7 Continue slightly left onto Arada Lideta Avenue 1 mi
8 Continue slightly right onto Arada Lideta Avenue 1 mi
9 Enter rotary right onto Firew Altaye Avenue 15 yd
10 Exit rotary straight onto Firew Altaye Avenue 1 mi
11 Enter rotary straight 42 yd
12 Exit rotary right 1 mi
13 At end of road, turn slightly left onto Jinka - Sawla - Wolayta Sodo 23 mi

14 Continue straight onto Sawla - Selam Ber - Soddo Road 6 mi
15 Turn straight onto Jinka - Sawla - Wolayta Sodo 37 mi
16 Turn left 12 mi
17 Turn right onto 9 - Mele - Garasse - Sawla Road 1 mi
18 Continue straight onto 9 - Mele - Garasse - Sawla Road 33 yd
19 Continue left onto 9 - Mele - Garasse - Sawla Road 27 yd
20 Keep slightly right onto 9 - Mele - Garasse - Sawla Road 3 mi
21 Continue straight onto Jinka - Sawla - Wolayta Sodo 34 mi
22 Turn right 1 mi
23 Turn left onto Jinka - Sawla - Wolayta Sodo 16 mi
24 Turn left 1 mi
25 Turn left 1 mi
26 Enter roundabout right 99 yd
27 Exit roundabout right 175 yd
28 Turn right 150 yd
29 Keep slightly left 82 yd
30 Arrive left

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The return trip from Bako to Areka covers roughly the same distance, 150 mi.

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How far is it from Areka to Bako?: The distance between Areka and Bako is 150 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from Areka to Bako?: The drive from Areka to Bako takes approximately 4 h 20 min by car.
What is the best route from Areka to Bako?: The fastest route from Areka to Bako covers 150 mi with a driving time of approximately 4 h 20 min.
Which direction is Bako from Areka?: Bako lies roughly to the south-west of Areka.
Which towns do you pass between Areka and Bako?: Towns on the route from Areka to Bako include Sodo.

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