How far is it from Bodø to Vågan?

The distance between Bodø and Vågan is 285 mi by road.

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

The drive from Bodø to Vågan takes approximately 8 h 5 min by car.

What is the best route from Bodø to Vågan?

The fastest route from Bodø to Vågan covers 285 mi with a driving time of approximately 8 h 5 min.

Which direction is Vågan from Bodø?

Vågan lies roughly to the north-east of Bodø.

Which roads does the route from Bodø to Vågan follow?

The drive from Bodø to Vågan mainly follows 80, E 6. The longest single stretch is 201 mi on E 6.

Which towns do you pass between Bodø and Vågan?

Towns on the route from Bodø to Vågan include Fauske, Ballangen, Narvik, Sørreisa.

Bodø Vågan

Distance: 285 miDuration: 8 h 5 min

Driving from Bodø to Vågan takes about 8 h 5 min via E 6. The distance is 285 mi. The straight-line distance is 161 mi. EV charging is available along the route, including in Bodø, Hamarøy, Lavangen, Narvik, Finnsnes. Driving directions

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Driving directions117 · 285 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 onto Follaveien 47 yd
26 Exit roundabout slightly right onto Follaveien 2 mi
27 Continue straight onto Åsgårdveien 4 mi
28 Continue straight onto Stemmarka 3 mi
29 Continue straight onto Sørfoldveien 23 mi
30 Continue straight onto Kannflågtunnelen 1 mi
31 Continue straight onto Kjelvikveien 4 mi
32 Continue straight onto Raudhammartunnelen 1 mi
33 Continue straight onto Sørfjordveien 2 mi
34 Continue straight onto Kobbhammartunnelen 1 mi
35 Continue straight onto Kobbelva 2 mi
36 Continue straight onto Middagsfjelltunnelen 2 mi
37 Continue straight onto Kobbskarveien 4 mi
38 Continue straight onto Kobbskartunnelen 3 mi
39 Continue straight onto Mørsvikveien 8 mi
40 Continue straight onto Hamarøyveien 3 mi
41 Turn left onto Isak Sellanraas vei 2 mi
42 Turn left onto Hamarøyveien 15 mi
43 Enter roundabout slightly right onto Hamarøyveien 24 yd
44 Exit roundabout right onto Hamarøyveien 8 mi
45 Continue straight onto Drag E6 5 mi
46 Continue straight onto Hamarøyveien 12 mi
47 Continue straight onto Storjord E6 7 mi
48 Keep slightly right onto Storjord E6 1 mi
49 Continue straight onto Skarberget - Bognes 5 mi
50 Continue straight 23 mi
51 Enter roundabout slightly right onto Tømmernes-E6 37 yd
52 Exit roundabout slightly right onto Tømmernes-E6 1 mi
53 Continue straight onto Stor-Ballangen-E6 2 mi
54 Continue straight onto Fornes-E6 1 mi
55 Continue straight onto Arnes-E6 2 mi
56 Continue straight onto Råna-E6 4 mi
57 Continue straight onto Saltvik-E6 2 mi
58 Continue straight onto Sildvikhøgda-E6 2 mi
59 Continue straight onto Virak-E6 3 mi
60 Continue straight onto Skjærvik-E6 2 mi
61 Continue straight onto Skjombrua 1 mi
62 Continue straight onto Grindjord - E6 2 mi
63 Continue straight onto Skjomnes-E6 1 mi
64 Continue straight onto Håkvik - E6 3 mi
65 Continue straight onto Ankenesveien 3 mi
66 Continue straight 1 mi
67 Merge slightly left onto Ankenesveien 1 mi
68 Continue straight 1 mi
69 Merge slightly left onto Ankenesveien 1 mi
70 Continue straight onto Beisfjordbrua 1 mi
71 Enter roundabout slightly right 21 yd
72 Exit roundabout slightly right 145 yd
73 Enter roundabout straight 14 yd
74 Exit roundabout straight 3 mi
75 Enter roundabout right onto Kongens gate 13 yd
76 Exit roundabout slightly right onto Kongens gate 1 mi
77 Continue straight onto Rombaksveien 1 mi
78 Enter roundabout slightly right 30 yd
79 Exit roundabout right 3 mi
80 Keep slightly right 2 mi
81 Enter roundabout right onto Seines nord E-6 43 yd
82 Exit roundabout right onto Seines nord E-6 2 mi
83 Continue straight onto Bjørkodden E-6 2 mi
84 Continue straight onto Gjeisvik E-6 1 mi
85 Continue straight onto Einvik E-6 1 mi
86 Continue straight onto Medbyveien 2 mi
87 At roundabout, take exit right onto Nordmoveien 1 mi
88 Enter roundabout right onto Nordmoveien 27 yd
89 Exit roundabout slightly right onto Nordmoveien 20 mi
90 Continue straight onto Narvikveien 16 mi
91 Continue straight onto Nyveien 1 mi
92 Enter roundabout slightly right onto Fogd Holmboes gate 34 yd
93 Exit roundabout straight onto Fogd Holmboes gate 2 mi
94 Continue straight onto Tromsøveien 11 mi
95 Continue straight onto Sundliveien 4 mi
96 Enter roundabout slightly right onto Rustahøgdveien 39 yd
97 Exit roundabout right onto Rustahøgdveien 2 mi
98 Enter roundabout slightly right onto Andsvatnveien 60 yd
99 Exit roundabout right onto Andsvatnveien 153 yd
100 Enter roundabout slightly right onto Andsvatnveien 58 yd
101 Exit roundabout slightly right onto Andsvatnveien 10 mi
102 Turn left onto Sørsiveien 4 mi
103 At end of road, turn right onto Vikaveien 1 mi
104 Continue straight onto Storveien 2 mi
105 Continue straight onto Sørreisaveien 6 mi
106 Continue straight onto Finnfjordveien 3 mi
107 At end of road, turn left onto Innfartsveien 3 mi
108 Continue straight onto Storgata 1 mi
109 Turn right onto Skolegata 106 yd
110 Turn left onto Smørhusbakken 98 yd
111 Continue right onto Smørhusbakken 1 mi
112 Continue straight onto Nygårdsveien 1 mi
113 At end of road, turn right onto Strandveien 4 mi
114 Turn left onto Islandsbotnveien 2 mi
115 Turn left onto Russevågveien 5 mi
116 Turn left onto Vågahaugen 1 mi
117 Arrive onto Vågahaugen

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The return trip from Vågan to Bodø covers roughly the same distance, 285 mi.

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How far is it from Bodø to Vågan?: The distance between Bodø and Vågan is 285 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from Bodø to Vågan?: The drive from Bodø to Vågan takes approximately 8 h 5 min by car.
What is the best route from Bodø to Vågan?: The fastest route from Bodø to Vågan covers 285 mi with a driving time of approximately 8 h 5 min.
Which direction is Vågan from Bodø?: Vågan lies roughly to the north-east of Bodø.
Which roads does the route from Bodø to Vågan follow?: The drive from Bodø to Vågan mainly follows 80, E 6. The longest single stretch is 201 mi on E 6.
Which towns do you pass between Bodø and Vågan?: Towns on the route from Bodø to Vågan include Fauske, Ballangen, Narvik, Sørreisa.

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