How far is it from Arles to Besançon?

The distance between Arles and Besançon is 332 mi by road.

How long does it take to drive from Arles to Besançon?

The drive from Arles to Besançon takes approximately 5 h 35 min by car.

What is the best route from Arles to Besançon?

The fastest route from Arles to Besançon covers 332 mi with a driving time of approximately 5 h 35 min.

Which direction is Besançon from Arles?

Besançon lies roughly to the north of Arles.

Which roads does the route from Arles to Besançon follow?

The drive from Arles to Besançon mainly follows A 9, A 7, A 39. The longest single stretch is 110 mi on A 7.

Which towns do you pass between Arles and Besançon?

Towns on the route from Arles to Besançon include Avignon, Valence, Lyon.

Arles Besançon

Distance: 332 miDuration: 5 h 35 min

Driving from Arles to Besançon takes about 5 h 35 min via A 7. The distance is 332 mi. The straight-line distance is 256 mi. EV charging is available along the route, including in Nîmes, Valence, Lyon, Besançon. Driving directions

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Driving directions39 · 332 mi

1 Depart onto Boulevard des Lices 167 yd
2 Continue straight onto Boulevard Georges Clemenceau 1 mi
3 Take ramp slightly left 154 yd
4 Merge slightly left onto La Camarguaise 4 mi
5 Keep slightly left onto La Camarguaise 15 mi
6 Take exit slightly right 1 mi
7 Keep slightly right 1 mi
8 Merge slightly left onto La Languedocienne 34 mi
9 Merge slightly left onto Autoroute du Soleil 110 mi
10 Take exit slightly right 14 mi
11 Continue straight onto Rocade Est 9 mi
12 Merge slightly left onto Autoroute de la Saône et du Rhône 1 mi
13 Keep slightly right onto Autoroute de la Saône et du Rhône 30 mi

14 Keep slightly left onto Autoroute des Titans 15 mi
15 Keep slightly left onto Autoroute Verte 69 mi
16 Take exit slightly right 1 mi
17 Keep slightly right 1 mi
18 Merge slightly left onto La Comtoise 26 mi
19 Take exit slightly right 1 mi
20 Continue straight 1 mi
21 Enter roundabout right 53 yd
22 Exit roundabout right 1 mi
23 Enter roundabout right 25 yd
24 Exit roundabout right 2 mi
25 Enter roundabout slightly right 35 yd
26 Exit roundabout slightly right 44 yd
27 Keep slightly left 1 mi
28 Turn straight 4 mi
29 Continue straight onto Rue de Dole 1 mi
30 At roundabout, take exit straight onto Rue de Dole 1 mi
31 Turn straight onto Avenue Louise Michel 1 mi
32 Continue straight onto Pont Canot 134 yd
33 Continue straight onto Avenue du 8 Mai 1945 1 mi
34 Turn left onto Place Saint-Jacques 153 yd
35 Continue straight onto Rue de l'Orme de Chamars 1 mi
36 Turn right onto Rue Mégevand 75 yd
37 Turn left onto Rue du Palais de Justice 1 mi
38 Turn left onto Grande Rue 24 yd
39 Arrive onto Grande Rue

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The return trip from Besançon to Arles covers roughly the same distance, 332 mi.

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How far is it from Arles to Besançon?: The distance between Arles and Besançon is 332 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from Arles to Besançon?: The drive from Arles to Besançon takes approximately 5 h 35 min by car.
What is the best route from Arles to Besançon?: The fastest route from Arles to Besançon covers 332 mi with a driving time of approximately 5 h 35 min.
Which direction is Besançon from Arles?: Besançon lies roughly to the north of Arles.
Which roads does the route from Arles to Besançon follow?: The drive from Arles to Besançon mainly follows A 9, A 7, A 39. The longest single stretch is 110 mi on A 7.
Which towns do you pass between Arles and Besançon?: Towns on the route from Arles to Besançon include Avignon, Valence, Lyon.

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