How far is it from Calais to Lille?

The distance between Calais and Lille is 69 mi by road.

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

The drive from Calais to Lille takes approximately 1 h 20 min by car.

What is the best route from Calais to Lille?

The fastest route from Calais to Lille covers 69 mi with a driving time of approximately 1 h 20 min.

Which direction is Lille from Calais?

Lille lies roughly to the south-east of Calais.

Which roads does the route from Calais to Lille follow?

The drive from Calais to Lille mainly follows A 16, A 25. The longest single stretch is 38 mi on A 25.

Which towns do you pass between Calais and Lille?

Towns on the route from Calais to Lille include Dunkerque, Beveren-Aan-De-Ijzer.

Calais Lille

Distance: 69 miDuration: 1 h 20 min

Driving from Calais to Lille takes about 1 h 20 min via A 25. The distance is 69 mi. The straight-line distance is 58 mi. EV charging is available along the route, including in Calais, Poperinge, Wervik. Driving directions

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Driving directions24 · 69 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 21 mi

14 Take exit slightly right 1 mi
15 Merge slightly left 7 mi
16 Continue straight 38 mi
17 Take exit slightly right 1 mi
18 Enter rotary right onto Rue des Postes 81 yd
19 Exit rotary right onto Rue des Postes 1 mi
20 Enter rotary slightly right onto Rue des Postes 39 yd
21 Exit rotary slightly right onto Rue des Postes 1 mi
22 Turn left onto Rue Henri Kolb 1 mi
23 Turn right onto Rue Colbrant 140 yd
24 Arrive right onto Place Sébastopol

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The return trip from Lille to Calais covers roughly the same distance, 69 mi.

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How far is it from Calais to Lille?: The distance between Calais and Lille is 69 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from Calais to Lille?: The drive from Calais to Lille takes approximately 1 h 20 min by car.
What is the best route from Calais to Lille?: The fastest route from Calais to Lille covers 69 mi with a driving time of approximately 1 h 20 min.
Which direction is Lille from Calais?: Lille lies roughly to the south-east of Calais.
Which roads does the route from Calais to Lille follow?: The drive from Calais to Lille mainly follows A 16, A 25. The longest single stretch is 38 mi on A 25.
Which towns do you pass between Calais and Lille?: Towns on the route from Calais to Lille include Dunkerque, Beveren-Aan-De-Ijzer.

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