How far is it from Arles to Chartres?

The distance between Arles and Chartres is 491 mi by road.

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

The drive from Arles to Chartres takes approximately 8 h 10 min by car.

The fastest route from Arles to Chartres covers 491 mi with a driving time of approximately 8 h 10 min.

Chartres lies roughly to the north-west of Arles.

The drive from Arles to Chartres mainly follows A 9, A 7, A 6. The longest single stretch is 256 mi on A 6.

Towns on the route from Arles to Chartres include Avignon, Lyon, Chalon-sur-Saône, Auxerre, Orly.

Distance: 491 miDuration: 8 h 10 min

Driving from Arles to Chartres takes about 8 h 10 min via A 6. The distance is 491 mi. The straight-line distance is 363 mi. EV charging is available along the route, including in Valence, Lyon, Chalon-sur-Saône, Auxerre, Sainte-Geneviève-des-Bois. Driving directions

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The return trip from Chartres to Arles covers roughly the same distance, 491 mi.

Distance and drive time are computed from OpenStreetMap road data with the OSRM routing engine. Updated 16 August 2026.

How far is it from Arles to Chartres?: The distance between Arles and Chartres is 491 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from Arles to Chartres?: The drive from Arles to Chartres takes approximately 8 h 10 min by car.
What is the best route from Arles to Chartres?: The fastest route from Arles to Chartres covers 491 mi with a driving time of approximately 8 h 10 min.
Which direction is Chartres from Arles?: Chartres lies roughly to the north-west of Arles.
Which roads does the route from Arles to Chartres follow?: The drive from Arles to Chartres mainly follows A 9, A 7, A 6. The longest single stretch is 256 mi on A 6.
Which towns do you pass between Arles and Chartres?: Towns on the route from Arles to Chartres include Avignon, Lyon, Chalon-sur-Saône, Auxerre, Orly.