How far is it from Cavan to Kells?

The distance between Cavan and Kells is 32 mi by road.

How long does it take to drive from Cavan to Kells?

The drive from Cavan to Kells takes approximately 45 min by car.

The fastest route from Cavan to Kells covers 32 mi with a driving time of approximately 45 min.

Kells lies roughly to the south-east of Cavan.

The drive from Cavan to Kells mainly follows N3.

Towns on the route from Cavan to Kells include Ballyhaise, Kilnaleck, Ballyjamesduff, Mullagh (Cavan), Carnaross.

Distance: 32 miDuration: 45 min

Driving from Cavan to Kells takes about 45 min via N3. The distance is 32 mi. The straight-line distance is 27 mi. EV charging is available along the route, including in Cavan, Stradone, Termon, Mullagh (Cavan), Ceannanus Mór. Driving directions

Driving directions25 · 32 mi

1 Depart onto College Street 1 mi
2 Continue straight onto Dublin Road 1 mi
3 At roundabout, take exit straight onto Dublin Road 1 mi
4 Enter rotary slightly left onto Dublin Road 71 yd
5 Exit rotary left onto Dublin Road 1 mi
6 Enter roundabout left onto Dublin Road 32 yd
7 Exit roundabout slightly left onto Dublin Road 5 mi
8 Continue straight onto Cavan Road 12 mi
9 Enter roundabout left onto Main Street 21 yd
10 Exit roundabout left onto Main Street 1 mi
11 Continue slightly right onto Dublin Road 6 mi
12 Continue straight onto Clonee to North of Kells Road 1 mi
13 Enter roundabout left onto Clonee to North of Kells Dual Carriageway 77 yd

14 Exit roundabout straight onto Clonee to North of Kells Dual Carriageway 4 mi
15 Enter roundabout slightly left onto Clonee to North of Kells Dual Carriageway 86 yd
16 Exit roundabout slightly left onto Clonee to North of Kells Dual Carriageway 3 mi
17 Enter roundabout straight 44 yd
18 Exit roundabout straight 135 yd
19 Enter roundabout slightly left onto Balrath Road 87 yd
20 Exit roundabout left onto Balrath Road 1 mi
21 Turn left onto Bective Street 1 mi
22 Continue straight onto Farrell Street 1 mi
23 Keep slightly left onto Cross Street 86 yd
24 Turn right onto John Street 46 yd
25 Arrive onto John Street

The return trip from Kells to Cavan covers roughly the same distance, 32 mi.

No notable attractions were found along this route.

Distance and drive time are computed from OpenStreetMap road data with the OSRM routing engine. Updated 2 October 2026.

How far is it from Cavan to Kells?: The distance between Cavan and Kells is 32 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from Cavan to Kells?: The drive from Cavan to Kells takes approximately 45 min by car.
What is the best route from Cavan to Kells?: The fastest route from Cavan to Kells covers 32 mi with a driving time of approximately 45 min.
Which direction is Kells from Cavan?: Kells lies roughly to the south-east of Cavan.
Which roads does the route from Cavan to Kells follow?: The drive from Cavan to Kells mainly follows N3.
Which towns do you pass between Cavan and Kells?: Towns on the route from Cavan to Kells include Ballyhaise, Kilnaleck, Ballyjamesduff, Mullagh (Cavan), Carnaross.