How far is it from Elsau to Glarus?

The distance between Elsau and Glarus is 47 mi by road.

How long does it take to drive from Elsau to Glarus?

The drive from Elsau to Glarus takes approximately 1 h 20 min by car.

What is the best route from Elsau to Glarus?

The fastest route from Elsau to Glarus covers 47 mi with a driving time of approximately 1 h 20 min.

Which direction is Glarus from Elsau?

Glarus lies roughly to the south of Elsau.

Which towns do you pass between Elsau and Glarus?

Towns on the route from Elsau to Glarus include Illnau-Effretikon, Hinwil.

Elsau Glarus

Distance: 47 miDuration: 1 h 20 min

Driving from Elsau to Glarus takes about 1 h 20 min via A15. The distance is 47 mi. The straight-line distance is 35 mi. EV charging is available along the route, including in Weisslingen, Fehraltorf, Grüningen, Kirchberg, Glarus. Driving directions

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Driving directions58 · 47 mi

1 Depart left 44 yd
2 Turn left onto Kirchgasse 54 yd
3 Turn right onto Wiesendangerstrasse 133 yd
4 Continue straight onto Rümikerstrasse 1 mi
5 Turn left onto Pestalozzistrasse 1 mi
6 Continue right onto Pestalozzistrasse 1 mi
7 Turn left onto Schlatterstrasse 1 mi
8 Continue straight onto Tolhusen 1 mi
9 Continue straight onto Räterschenstrasse 1 mi
10 Turn right onto Heitertalstrasse 2 mi
11 Continue straight onto Bolsternstrasse 2 mi
12 Continue straight onto Dorfstrasse 1 mi
13 Enter roundabout right onto Weisslingerstrasse 28 yd

14 Exit roundabout slightly right onto Weisslingerstrasse 2 mi
15 Continue straight onto Dorfstrasse 1 mi
16 Continue straight onto Oberhof 1 mi
17 Continue straight onto Theiligerstrasse 1 mi
18 Continue straight onto Tösstalstrasse 1 mi
19 Continue slightly right onto Reitenbachstrasse 1 mi
20 Continue straight onto Rumlikerstrasse 2 mi
21 Turn left onto Sennhüttenweg 173 yd
22 Turn left onto Kempttalstrasse 1 mi
23 Enter roundabout right onto Kempttalstrasse 23 yd
24 Exit roundabout right onto Kempttalstrasse 2 mi
25 Enter roundabout right onto Kempttalstrasse 34 yd
26 Exit roundabout right onto Kempttalstrasse 1 mi
27 Continue straight onto Hochstrasse 1 mi
28 Enter roundabout right onto Hochstrasse 38 yd
29 Exit roundabout right onto Hochstrasse 1 mi
30 Continue straight onto Pfäffikerstrasse 2 mi
31 At roundabout, take exit straight onto Hinwilerstrasse 1 mi
32 At roundabout, take exit straight onto Hinwilerstrasse 1 mi
33 Keep slightly right onto Hinwilerstrasse 1 mi
34 Continue straight onto Winterthurerstrasse 1 mi
35 Take ramp straight onto Winterthurerstrasse 2 mi
36 Keep slightly right 14 mi
37 Take exit slightly right onto Verzweigung Reichenburg 1 mi
38 Keep slightly left onto Verzweigung Reichenburg 1 mi
39 Merge slightly left 6 mi
40 Take exit slightly right onto Verzweigung Niederurnen 2 mi
41 Keep slightly right 142 yd
42 Turn straight 1 mi
43 Continue left onto Oberurnerstrasse 1 mi
44 Continue straight onto Unterdorf 1 mi
45 Keep slightly left onto Im Dorf 1 mi
46 Continue straight onto Oberdorf 1 mi
47 Enter roundabout right onto Oberdorf 38 yd
48 Exit roundabout right onto Oberdorf 1 mi
49 At roundabout, take exit straight onto Mühle 1 mi
50 Continue straight onto Landstrasse 1 mi
51 At roundabout, take exit slightly right onto Landstrasse 1 mi
52 At roundabout, take exit straight onto Landstrasse 2 mi
53 At roundabout, take exit straight onto Landstrasse 1 mi
54 Continue straight onto Spielhof 126 yd
55 Turn left onto Dr. Joachim-Heer-Strasse 16 yd
56 Continue slightly right onto Dr. Joachim-Heer-Strasse 60 yd
57 Turn right onto Postgasse 1 mi
58 Arrive onto Postgasse

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The return trip from Glarus to Elsau covers roughly the same distance, 47 mi.

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How far is it from Elsau to Glarus?: The distance between Elsau and Glarus is 47 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from Elsau to Glarus?: The drive from Elsau to Glarus takes approximately 1 h 20 min by car.
What is the best route from Elsau to Glarus?: The fastest route from Elsau to Glarus covers 47 mi with a driving time of approximately 1 h 20 min.
Which direction is Glarus from Elsau?: Glarus lies roughly to the south of Elsau.
Which towns do you pass between Elsau and Glarus?: Towns on the route from Elsau to Glarus include Illnau-Effretikon, Hinwil.

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