How far is it from Bodø to Rana?

The distance between Bodø and Rana is 143 mi by road.

How long does it take to drive from Bodø to Rana?

The drive from Bodø to Rana takes approximately 3 h 40 min by car.

What is the best route from Bodø to Rana?

The fastest route from Bodø to Rana covers 143 mi with a driving time of approximately 3 h 40 min.

Which direction is Rana from Bodø?

Rana lies roughly to the south of Bodø.

Which roads does the route from Bodø to Rana follow?

The drive from Bodø to Rana mainly follows 80, E 6. The longest single stretch is 109 mi on E 6.

Which towns do you pass between Bodø and Rana?

Towns on the route from Bodø to Rana include Fauske, Saltdal.

Bodø Rana

Distance: 143 miDuration: 3 h 40 min

Driving from Bodø to Rana takes about 3 h 40 min via E 6. The distance is 143 mi. The straight-line distance is 68 mi. EV charging is available along the route, including in Bodø, Fauske, Saltdal, Rana. Driving directions

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Driving directions50 · 143 mi

1 Depart onto Sjøgata 64 yd
2 Enter roundabout right onto Bodøveien 30 yd
3 Exit roundabout right onto Bodøveien 1 mi
4 Enter roundabout slightly right onto Bodøveien 36 yd
5 Exit roundabout slightly right onto Bodøveien 1 mi
6 Enter roundabout straight onto Bodøveien 33 yd
7 Exit roundabout straight onto Bodøveien 1 mi
8 Enter roundabout straight onto Bodøveien 38 yd
9 Exit roundabout slightly right onto Bodøveien 4 mi
10 Enter roundabout slightly right onto Bodøveien 25 yd
11 Exit roundabout straight onto Bodøveien 1 mi
12 Enter roundabout slightly right onto Bodøveien 26 yd
13 Exit roundabout straight onto Bodøveien 5 mi

14 Enter roundabout straight onto Bodøveien 33 yd
15 Exit roundabout slightly right onto Bodøveien 1 mi
16 Enter roundabout right onto Bodøveien 36 yd
17 Exit roundabout slightly right onto Bodøveien 10 mi
18 Continue straight onto Valnesfjordveien 7 mi
19 Continue straight onto Røviktunnelen 2 mi
20 Continue straight onto Skjerstadfjordveien 4 mi
21 Continue straight onto Bodøveien 1 mi
22 Continue straight onto Storgaten 1 mi
23 Enter roundabout right onto Storgaten 36 yd
24 Exit roundabout right onto Storgaten 1 mi
25 Enter roundabout right 9 yd
26 Exit roundabout right 54 yd
27 Turn left onto Sjøgata 1 mi
28 Enter roundabout slightly right onto Storgaten 6 yd
29 Exit roundabout right onto Storgaten 1 mi
30 Continue straight onto Vikaveien 1 mi
31 Continue straight onto Kleiva 1 mi
32 Continue straight onto Saltdalveien 6 mi
33 Continue straight onto Saltdalsfjordveien 11 mi
34 Continue straight onto Kvalnes bru 174 yd
35 Continue straight onto Saltdalsfjordveien 1 mi
36 Continue straight onto Saltfjellveien 90 mi
37 Enter roundabout slightly right onto Selforsveien 30 yd
38 Exit roundabout straight onto Selforsveien 1 mi
39 Enter roundabout right onto Selforsveien 19 yd
40 Exit roundabout slightly right onto Selforsveien 1 mi
41 Enter roundabout slightly right onto Albogen 43 yd
42 Exit roundabout right onto Albogen 1 mi
43 Enter roundabout slightly right onto Skansen 2 yd
44 Exit roundabout straight onto Skansen 1 mi
45 Enter roundabout slightly right onto Nordlandsveien 27 yd
46 Exit roundabout slightly right onto Nordlandsveien 1 mi
47 Continue slightly right onto Lars Meyers gate 1 mi
48 Turn left onto Torggata 160 yd
49 Turn left onto Kaialundveien 137 yd
50 Arrive onto Kaialundveien

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The return trip from Rana to Bodø covers roughly the same distance, 143 mi.

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How far is it from Bodø to Rana?: The distance between Bodø and Rana is 143 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from Bodø to Rana?: The drive from Bodø to Rana takes approximately 3 h 40 min by car.
What is the best route from Bodø to Rana?: The fastest route from Bodø to Rana covers 143 mi with a driving time of approximately 3 h 40 min.
Which direction is Rana from Bodø?: Rana lies roughly to the south of Bodø.
Which roads does the route from Bodø to Rana follow?: The drive from Bodø to Rana mainly follows 80, E 6. The longest single stretch is 109 mi on E 6.
Which towns do you pass between Bodø and Rana?: Towns on the route from Bodø to Rana include Fauske, Saltdal.

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