How far is it from Assela to Bako?

The distance between Assela and Bako is 303 mi by road.

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

The drive from Assela to Bako takes approximately 9 h 30 min by car.

What is the best route from Assela to Bako?

The fastest route from Assela to Bako covers 303 mi with a driving time of approximately 9 h 30 min.

Which direction is Bako from Assela?

Bako lies roughly to the south-west of Assela.

Which roads does the route from Assela to Bako follow?

The drive from Assela to Bako mainly follows A7.

Which towns do you pass between Assela and Bako?

Towns on the route from Assela to Bako include Arsi Negele, Bodītī, Gununo.

Assela Bako

Distance: 303 miDuration: 9 h 30 min

Driving from Assela to Bako takes about 9 h 30 min via Jinka - Sawla - Wolayta Sodo. The distance is 303 mi. The straight-line distance is 232 mi. Driving directions

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Driving directions44 · 303 mi

1 Depart right 8 mi
2 Turn right 10 mi
3 Turn slightly right 18 mi
4 Turn right 16 mi
5 Turn right 15 mi
6 At end of road, turn left onto Addis Ababa to Nairobi road 23 mi
7 Turn right 52 yd
8 Turn straight onto mainroad 3 mi
9 Turn right 55 mi
10 Enter roundabout right onto Wolayta Sodo - Shashamane 32 yd
11 Exit roundabout right onto Wolayta Sodo - Shashamane 16 mi
12 Enter roundabout right 39 yd
13 Exit roundabout right 8 mi

14 Turn left 1 mi
15 Turn right 1 mi
16 Turn right 1 mi
17 Turn slightly right 1 mi
18 Turn left 1 mi
19 Turn left 1 mi
20 At end of road, turn right onto Hawassa - Wolayta Sodo 1 mi
21 Turn slightly left onto Gishe Menafesha Hawassa Avenue 1 mi
22 Continue slightly right onto Gishe Menafesha Hawassa Avenue 1 mi
23 Continue straight onto Dej W/Semeyet Avenue 1 mi
24 Turn left onto Firew Altaye Avenue 1 mi
25 Enter rotary straight 42 yd
26 Exit rotary right 1 mi
27 At end of road, turn slightly left onto Jinka - Sawla - Wolayta Sodo 23 mi
28 Continue straight onto Sawla - Selam Ber - Soddo Road 6 mi
29 Turn straight onto Jinka - Sawla - Wolayta Sodo 37 mi
30 Turn left 12 mi
31 Turn right onto 9 - Mele - Garasse - Sawla Road 1 mi
32 Continue straight onto 9 - Mele - Garasse - Sawla Road 33 yd
33 Continue left onto 9 - Mele - Garasse - Sawla Road 27 yd
34 Keep slightly right onto 9 - Mele - Garasse - Sawla Road 3 mi
35 Continue straight onto Jinka - Sawla - Wolayta Sodo 34 mi
36 Turn right 1 mi
37 Turn left onto Jinka - Sawla - Wolayta Sodo 16 mi
38 Turn left 1 mi
39 Turn left 1 mi
40 Enter roundabout right 99 yd
41 Exit roundabout right 175 yd
42 Turn right 150 yd
43 Keep slightly left 82 yd
44 Arrive left

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The return trip from Bako to Assela covers roughly the same distance, 303 mi.

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How far is it from Assela to Bako?: The distance between Assela and Bako is 303 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from Assela to Bako?: The drive from Assela to Bako takes approximately 9 h 30 min by car.
What is the best route from Assela to Bako?: The fastest route from Assela to Bako covers 303 mi with a driving time of approximately 9 h 30 min.
Which direction is Bako from Assela?: Bako lies roughly to the south-west of Assela.
Which roads does the route from Assela to Bako follow?: The drive from Assela to Bako mainly follows A7.
Which towns do you pass between Assela and Bako?: Towns on the route from Assela to Bako include Arsi Negele, Bodītī, Gununo.

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