How far is it from Cairns to Dowanhill?

The distance between Cairns and Dowanhill is 9 mi by road.

How long does it take to drive from Cairns to Dowanhill?

The drive from Cairns to Dowanhill takes approximately 20 min by car.

What is the best route from Cairns to Dowanhill?

The fastest route from Cairns to Dowanhill covers 9 mi with a driving time of approximately 20 min.

Which direction is Dowanhill from Cairns?

Dowanhill lies roughly to the north-west of Cairns.

Are there charging stations between Cairns and Dowanhill?

Yes. You can charge along the route from Cairns to Dowanhill, including 109 Polmadie Road, Glasgow (350 kW); Roadchef Bothwell Services (350 kW); Caledonian Retail Park, Glasgow Road (300 kW). Charging points on this route: 384.

Cairns Dowanhill

Distance: 9 miDuration: 20 min

Driving from Cairns to Dowanhill takes about 20 min via M74. The distance is 9 mi. The straight-line distance is 8 mi. Driving directions

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Driving directions30 · 9 mi

1 Depart onto Craigallian Avenue 82 yd
2 Turn left onto Hamilton Road 1 mi
3 Continue straight onto Main Street 1 mi
4 Continue straight onto Main Street 1 mi
5 Continue straight onto Glasgow Road 1 mi
6 Continue straight onto Cambuslang Road 1 mi
7 Keep slightly right 34 yd
8 Keep slightly left 1 mi
9 Take ramp slightly left 4 mi
10 Take exit slightly left 1 mi
11 Turn slightly left 56 yd
12 Turn slightly left onto Carnoustie Street 7 yd
13 Turn left onto Scotland Street 1 mi

14 Continue slightly left onto West Street 1 mi
15 Take ramp slightly left 1 mi
16 Continue straight onto Kingston Bridge 1 mi
17 Keep slightly right 1 mi
18 Keep slightly left 1 mi
19 Turn straight onto North Street 1 mi
20 Continue straight onto St George's Road 133 yd
21 Turn slightly left onto Woodlands Road 1 mi
22 At roundabout, take exit slightly left onto Eldon Street 1 mi
23 Continue straight onto Gibson Street 1 mi
24 Turn left onto University Avenue 100 yd
25 Turn right onto University Avenue 1 mi
26 Continue straight onto Highburgh Road 1 mi
27 Turn right onto Beaumont Gate 131 yd
28 Turn left onto Dowanside Road 90 yd
29 Turn left onto Dowanhill Street 139 yd
30 Arrive onto Dowanhill Street

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The return trip from Dowanhill to Cairns covers roughly the same distance, 9 mi.

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Charging points along the way

384 chargers

109 Polmadie Road, Glasgow109 Polmadie Road, Glasgow, Scotland, G5 0BA350 kW
Roadchef Bothwell ServicesRoadchef Bothwell Services, G71 8BG350 kW
Caledonian Retail Park, Glasgow RoadCaledonian Retail Park, Glasgow Road, Wishaw, ML2 7UR300 kW
Duke Street, GlasgowDuke Street, Glasgow, Scotland, G31 5NZ300 kW
Motherwell Road, HamiltonMotherwell Road, Hamilton, Scotland, ML3 6AD300 kW

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Dowanhill → Royston, Glasgow City4 mi · 10 min Dowanhill → Inchinnan9 mi · 20 min Dowanhill → Hayston10 mi · 25 min Dowanhill → Glasgow Prestwick Airport (PIK)34 mi · 50 min Dowanhill → Townhead, Glasgow City4 mi · 10 min Dowanhill → Blairdardie4 mi · 10 min

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Distance and drive time are computed from OpenStreetMap road data with the OSRM routing engine. Updated 5 November 2026.

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How far is it from Cairns to Dowanhill?: The distance between Cairns and Dowanhill is 9 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from Cairns to Dowanhill?: The drive from Cairns to Dowanhill takes approximately 20 min by car.
What is the best route from Cairns to Dowanhill?: The fastest route from Cairns to Dowanhill covers 9 mi with a driving time of approximately 20 min.
Which direction is Dowanhill from Cairns?: Dowanhill lies roughly to the north-west of Cairns.
Are there charging stations between Cairns and Dowanhill?: Yes. You can charge along the route from Cairns to Dowanhill, including 109 Polmadie Road, Glasgow (350 kW); Roadchef Bothwell Services (350 kW); Caledonian Retail Park, Glasgow Road (300 kW). Charging points on this route: 384.

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