How far is it from Calais to Lens?

The distance between Calais and Lens is 63 mi by road.

How long does it take to drive from Calais to Lens?

The drive from Calais to Lens takes approximately 1 h 10 min by car.

What is the best route from Calais to Lens?

The fastest route from Calais to Lens covers 63 mi with a driving time of approximately 1 h 10 min.

Which direction is Lens from Calais?

Lens lies roughly to the south-east of Calais.

Which roads does the route from Calais to Lens follow?

The drive from Calais to Lens mainly follows A 26.

Which towns do you pass between Calais and Lens?

Towns on the route from Calais to Lens include Bruay-la-Buissière, Liévin.

Calais Lens

Distance: 63 miDuration: 1 h 10 min

Driving from Calais to Lens takes about 1 h 10 min via A 26. The distance is 63 mi. The straight-line distance is 57 mi. EV charging is available along the route, including in Calais, Bruay-la-Buissière, Lens. Driving directions

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Driving directions27 · 63 mi

1 Depart onto Rue Paul Bert 1 mi
2 Turn right onto Quai de la Gendarmerie 1 mi
3 Enter roundabout right onto Quai de l'Yser 18 yd
4 Exit roundabout slightly right onto Quai de l'Yser 1 mi
5 Continue slightly left onto Rue Watteau 148 yd
6 Turn right onto Rue Delaroche 86 yd
7 Turn left onto Boulevard Victor Hugo 1 mi
8 Enter rotary right onto Route de Saint-Omer 76 yd
9 Exit rotary right onto Route de Saint-Omer 1 mi
10 Continue straight onto Route de Saint-Omer 1 mi
11 Enter roundabout right 1 mi
12 Exit roundabout slightly right 1 mi
13 Merge slightly left onto L'Européenne 1 mi

14 Take exit slightly right 1 mi
15 Merge slightly right onto Autoroute des Anglais 52 mi
16 Take exit slightly right 1 mi
17 Keep slightly left 1 mi
18 Merge slightly left onto Rocade Minière 4 mi
19 Take exit slightly right 1 mi
20 Enter roundabout right onto Route de Béthune 29 yd
21 Exit roundabout slightly right onto Route de Béthune 2 mi
22 Turn slightly left onto Avenue Élie Reumaux 1 mi
23 Continue straight onto Avenue du 4 Septembre 1 mi
24 Turn right 49 yd
25 Turn right onto Rue René Lanoy 1 mi
26 Turn right onto Place Jean Jaurès 13 yd
27 Arrive onto Place Jean Jaurès

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The return trip from Lens to Calais covers roughly the same distance, 63 mi.

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How far is it from Calais to Lens?: The distance between Calais and Lens is 63 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from Calais to Lens?: The drive from Calais to Lens takes approximately 1 h 10 min by car.
What is the best route from Calais to Lens?: The fastest route from Calais to Lens covers 63 mi with a driving time of approximately 1 h 10 min.
Which direction is Lens from Calais?: Lens lies roughly to the south-east of Calais.
Which roads does the route from Calais to Lens follow?: The drive from Calais to Lens mainly follows A 26.
Which towns do you pass between Calais and Lens?: Towns on the route from Calais to Lens include Bruay-la-Buissière, Liévin.

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