How far is it from Budapest to Elek?

The distance between Budapest and Elek is 144 mi by road.

How long does it take to drive from Budapest to Elek?

The drive from Budapest to Elek takes approximately 2 h 55 min by car.

The fastest route from Budapest to Elek covers 144 mi with a driving time of approximately 2 h 55 min.

Elek lies roughly to the south-east of Budapest.

The drive from Budapest to Elek mainly follows M5, M44. The longest single stretch is 78 mi on M44.

Towns on the route from Budapest to Elek include Szigetszentmiklós, Kecskemét, Tiszakécske, Szarvas, Békéscsaba.

Distance: 144 miDuration: 2 h 55 min

Driving from Budapest to Elek takes about 2 h 55 min via M44. The distance is 144 mi. The straight-line distance is 124 mi. EV charging is available along the route, including in Dunaharaszti, Kecskemét, Szolnok, Orosháza, Békéscsaba. Driving directions

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The return trip from Elek to Budapest covers roughly the same distance, 144 mi.

Distance and drive time are computed from OpenStreetMap road data with the OSRM routing engine. Updated 16 August 2026.

How far is it from Budapest to Elek?: The distance between Budapest and Elek is 144 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from Budapest to Elek?: The drive from Budapest to Elek takes approximately 2 h 55 min by car.
What is the best route from Budapest to Elek?: The fastest route from Budapest to Elek covers 144 mi with a driving time of approximately 2 h 55 min.
Which direction is Elek from Budapest?: Elek lies roughly to the south-east of Budapest.
Which roads does the route from Budapest to Elek follow?: The drive from Budapest to Elek mainly follows M5, M44. The longest single stretch is 78 mi on M44.
Which towns do you pass between Budapest and Elek?: Towns on the route from Budapest to Elek include Szigetszentmiklós, Kecskemét, Tiszakécske, Szarvas, Békéscsaba.