How far is it from Bako to Bichena?

The distance between Bako and Bichena is 495 mi by road.

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

The drive from Bako to Bichena takes approximately 12 h 45 min by car.

What is the best route from Bako to Bichena?

The fastest route from Bako to Bichena covers 495 mi with a driving time of approximately 12 h 45 min.

Which direction is Bichena from Bako?

Bichena lies roughly to the north of Bako.

Which roads does the route from Bako to Bichena follow?

The drive from Bako to Bichena mainly follows 7, 9, A3. The longest single stretch is 140 mi on A3.

Which towns do you pass between Bako and Bichena?

Towns on the route from Bako to Bichena include Bodītī, Addis Ababa.

Bako Bichena

Distance: 495 miDuration: 12 h 45 min

Driving from Bako to Bichena takes about 12 h 45 min via A3. The distance is 495 mi. The straight-line distance is 342 mi. Driving directions

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Driving directions53 · 495 mi

1 Depart right 1 mi
2 Turn left 175 yd
3 Enter roundabout right 35 yd
4 Exit roundabout right 1 mi
5 Turn left 34 yd
6 Keep slightly right 1 mi
7 Turn right onto Jinka - Sawla - Wolayta Sodo 16 mi
8 Turn right 1 mi
9 Turn left 1 mi
10 Continue straight onto Jinka - Sawla - Wolayta Sodo 18 mi
11 At end of road, turn left onto Jinka - Sawla - Wolayta Sodo 1 mi
12 Turn straight onto Jinka - Sawla - Wolayta Sodo 15 mi
13 Continue straight onto 9 - Mele - Garasse - Sawla Road 2 mi

14 Keep slightly left onto 9 - Mele - Garasse - Sawla Road 2 mi
15 Turn left 12 mi
16 At end of road, turn right onto Jinka - Sawla - Wolayta Sodo 37 mi
17 Turn straight onto Sawla - Selam Ber - Soddo Road 6 mi
18 Continue straight onto Jinka - Sawla - Wolayta Sodo 23 mi
19 Turn left 1 mi
20 Turn slightly left 140 yd
21 Enter rotary right onto Firew Altaye Avenue 85 yd
22 Exit rotary straight onto Firew Altaye Avenue 1 mi
23 Enter rotary slightly right 84 yd
24 Exit rotary slightly right 41 yd
25 Turn straight onto Arada Lideta Avenue 1 mi
26 Continue right onto Arada Lideta Avenue 1 mi
27 Continue slightly right onto Arada Lideta Avenue 1 mi
28 At roundabout, take exit right onto Arada Lideta Avenue 2 mi
29 Continue straight onto Hossana - Wolayta Sodo 56 mi
30 Continue straight 2 mi
31 Enter rotary slightly right 12 yd
32 Exit rotary slightly right 2 mi
33 Continue straight 59 mi
34 Turn straight 15 mi
35 Continue straight 58 mi
36 Turn right 2 mi
37 Enter roundabout slightly right 105 yd
38 Exit roundabout slightly right 4 mi
39 Continue straight onto Ring Road 1 mi
40 Enter roundabout slightly right onto Ring Road 26 yd
41 Exit roundabout straight onto Ring Road 1 mi
42 Enter roundabout right onto Ring Road 72 yd
43 Exit roundabout straight onto Ring Road 6 mi
44 Take exit slightly right 1 mi
45 Keep slightly left 31 yd
46 Turn left 2 mi
47 At end of road, turn left onto Addis Ababa - Bahir Dar Road 116 mi
48 Continue right onto Addis Ababa - Bahir Dar Road 25 mi
49 Turn right onto Mota Road 6 mi
50 Continue straight onto طريق موتا 12 mi
51 Turn left 130 yd
52 Turn right 11 yd
53 Arrive

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The return trip from Bichena to Bako covers roughly the same distance, 495 mi.

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How far is it from Bako to Bichena?: The distance between Bako and Bichena is 495 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from Bako to Bichena?: The drive from Bako to Bichena takes approximately 12 h 45 min by car.
What is the best route from Bako to Bichena?: The fastest route from Bako to Bichena covers 495 mi with a driving time of approximately 12 h 45 min.
Which direction is Bichena from Bako?: Bichena lies roughly to the north of Bako.
Which roads does the route from Bako to Bichena follow?: The drive from Bako to Bichena mainly follows 7, 9, A3. The longest single stretch is 140 mi on A3.
Which towns do you pass between Bako and Bichena?: Towns on the route from Bako to Bichena include Bodītī, Addis Ababa.

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