How far is it from Balloan to Skail?

The distance between Balloan and Skail is 37 mi by road.

How long does it take to drive from Balloan to Skail?

The drive from Balloan to Skail takes approximately 55 min by car.

What is the best route from Balloan to Skail?

The fastest route from Balloan to Skail covers 37 mi with a driving time of approximately 55 min.

Which direction is Skail from Balloan?

Skail lies roughly to the north of Balloan.

Which roads does the route from Balloan to Skail follow?

The drive from Balloan to Skail mainly follows A836.

Are there charging stations between Balloan and Skail?

Yes. You can charge along the route from Balloan to Skail, including EV Charging – Lairg (50 kW); Oykel Place, Ardgay (50 kW); Falls of Shin Visitors Centre, Lairg (22 kW). Charging points on this route: 4.

Balloan Skail

Distance: 37 miDuration: 55 min

Driving from Balloan to Skail takes about 55 min via A836. The distance is 37 mi. The straight-line distance is 27 mi. EV charging is available along the route, including in Rhian Breck, Colaboll. Driving directions

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Driving directions5 · 37 mi

1 Depart 1 mi
2 Turn right 23 mi
3 Turn right 12 mi
4 Continue straight 2 mi
5 Arrive

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The return trip from Skail to Balloan covers roughly the same distance, 37 mi.

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Along the way

Charging points along the way

4 chargers

Longest stretch on this route with no charging point: 35 mi

EV Charging – LairgLairg, Scotland, IV27 4AU50 kW
Oykel Place, ArdgayOykel Place, Ardgay, Highland, IV24 3DH50 kW
Falls of Shin Visitors Centre, LairgFalls of Shin Visitors Centre, Lairg, Sutherland, IV27 4EE22 kW
Station Road, The Links, Golspie Business PaStation Road, The Links, Golspie Business Pa, IV27 4EE22 kW

EV Charging Points

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No notable attractions were found along this route.

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Skail → Portgower37 mi · 1 h Skail → Culgower40 mi · 1 h 5 min Skail → Achavandra Muir54 mi · 1 h 20 min Skail → Crask13 mi · 25 min Skail → Altnaharra14 mi · 25 min Skail → Polla36 mi · 1 h

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Distance and drive time are computed from OpenStreetMap road data with the OSRM routing engine. Updated 4 September 2026.

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How far is it from Balloan to Skail?: The distance between Balloan and Skail is 37 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from Balloan to Skail?: The drive from Balloan to Skail takes approximately 55 min by car.
What is the best route from Balloan to Skail?: The fastest route from Balloan to Skail covers 37 mi with a driving time of approximately 55 min.
Which direction is Skail from Balloan?: Skail lies roughly to the north of Balloan.
Which roads does the route from Balloan to Skail follow?: The drive from Balloan to Skail mainly follows A836.
Are there charging stations between Balloan and Skail?: Yes. You can charge along the route from Balloan to Skail, including EV Charging – Lairg (50 kW); Oykel Place, Ardgay (50 kW); Falls of Shin Visitors Centre, Lairg (22 kW). Charging points on this route: 4.

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