How far is it from Châteauroux to Lorient?

The distance between Châteauroux and Lorient is 308 mi by road.

How long does it take to drive from Châteauroux to Lorient?

The drive from Châteauroux to Lorient takes approximately 5 h 50 min by car.

What is the best route from Châteauroux to Lorient?

The fastest route from Châteauroux to Lorient covers 308 mi with a driving time of approximately 5 h 50 min.

Which direction is Lorient from Châteauroux?

Lorient lies roughly to the west of Châteauroux.

Which roads does the route from Châteauroux to Lorient follow?

The drive from Châteauroux to Lorient mainly follows A 85, A 11, N 165. The longest single stretch is 102 mi on A 85.

Which towns do you pass between Châteauroux and Lorient?

Towns on the route from Châteauroux to Lorient include Tours, Saumur, Angers, Rezé, Vannes.

Châteauroux Lorient

Distance: 308 miDuration: 5 h 50 min

Driving from Châteauroux to Lorient takes about 5 h 50 min via A 85. The distance is 308 mi. The straight-line distance is 246 mi. EV charging is available along the route, including in Tours, Saumur, Angers, Rezé, Lorient. Driving directions

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Driving directions60 · 308 mi

1 Depart right onto Place de la Victoire et des Alliés 128 yd
2 Turn right onto Rue Porte Neuve 117 yd
3 Enter rotary right onto Avenue Charles de Gaulle 29 yd
4 Exit rotary right onto Avenue Charles de Gaulle 1 mi
5 At roundabout, take exit right onto Avenue du 6 Juin 1944 1 mi
6 Continue straight onto Avenue Jacques Chirac 1 mi
7 Enter roundabout right onto Avenue de Blois 18 yd
8 Exit roundabout slightly right onto Avenue de Blois 1 mi
9 Enter roundabout slightly right onto Avenue de Blois 26 yd
10 Exit roundabout straight onto Avenue de Blois 19 yd
11 Enter roundabout right onto Avenue de Blois 5 yd
12 Exit roundabout straight onto Avenue de Blois 1 mi
13 Continue straight onto Route de Blois 1 mi

14 Continue straight onto Route de Villedomain 1 mi
15 Enter roundabout slightly right onto Route de Villedomain 75 yd
16 Exit roundabout right onto Route de Villedomain 10 mi
17 Continue straight onto Avenue du Général de Gaulle 1 mi
18 Continue straight onto Rue Nationale 1 mi
19 Continue straight onto Avenue Jean Jaurès 1 mi
20 Turn slightly left onto Route de Valençay 12 mi
21 Continue straight onto Route de Châteauroux 1 mi
22 Continue straight onto Rue Nationale 2 mi
23 Turn right onto Avenue de la Résistance 1 mi
24 Enter rotary right 67 yd
25 Exit rotary right 8 mi
26 Enter roundabout slightly right 104 yd
27 Exit roundabout slightly right 1 mi
28 At end of road, turn left onto Avenue Aristide Briand 1 mi
29 Continue right onto Rue du T.P.G. Albert 1 mi
30 Enter roundabout slightly right 27 yd
31 Exit roundabout slightly right 31 yd
32 Turn slightly right onto Route de Blois 125 yd
33 Enter roundabout right onto Route Nationale 1 mi
34 Exit roundabout straight onto Route Nationale 1 mi
35 Continue straight onto Rue Nationale 1 mi
36 Turn straight onto Route de Blois 3 mi
37 Enter roundabout right 21 yd
38 Exit roundabout right 1 mi
39 Keep slightly left 1 mi
40 Merge slightly left 101 mi
41 Keep slightly left onto Autoroute de la Vallée de la Loire 1 mi
42 Merge slightly left onto L’Océane 65 mi
43 Continue straight onto Périphérique Extérieur - L’Océane 1 mi
44 Continue straight onto Périphérique Extérieur 2 mi
45 Keep slightly right 2 mi
46 Continue straight 17 mi
47 Keep slightly left onto Voie Express de Nantes à Brest 79 mi
48 Take exit slightly right 97 yd
49 Keep slightly left 1 mi
50 Turn straight 1 mi
51 Enter rotary straight 153 yd
52 Exit rotary slightly right 2 mi
53 Enter roundabout right onto Boulevard de Normandie 41 yd
54 Exit roundabout right onto Boulevard de Normandie 1 mi
55 Continue straight onto Boulevard d'Oradour-sur-Glane 1 mi
56 Keep slightly right onto Boulevard Léon Blum 1 mi
57 At roundabout, take exit left onto Rue Amiral Bouvet 81 yd
58 Continue straight onto Rue Jean Le Coutaller 1 mi
59 Turn left onto Allée des Merlus 46 yd
60 Arrive right onto Allée des Merlus

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The return trip from Lorient to Châteauroux covers roughly the same distance, 308 mi.

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How far is it from Châteauroux to Lorient?: The distance between Châteauroux and Lorient is 308 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from Châteauroux to Lorient?: The drive from Châteauroux to Lorient takes approximately 5 h 50 min by car.
What is the best route from Châteauroux to Lorient?: The fastest route from Châteauroux to Lorient covers 308 mi with a driving time of approximately 5 h 50 min.
Which direction is Lorient from Châteauroux?: Lorient lies roughly to the west of Châteauroux.
Which roads does the route from Châteauroux to Lorient follow?: The drive from Châteauroux to Lorient mainly follows A 85, A 11, N 165. The longest single stretch is 102 mi on A 85.
Which towns do you pass between Châteauroux and Lorient?: Towns on the route from Châteauroux to Lorient include Tours, Saumur, Angers, Rezé, Vannes.

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