How far is it from Gēdo to Jijiga?

The distance between Gēdo and Jijiga is 491 mi by road.

How long does it take to drive from Gēdo to Jijiga?

The drive from Gēdo to Jijiga takes approximately 12 h 35 min by car.

What is the best route from Gēdo to Jijiga?

The fastest route from Gēdo to Jijiga covers 491 mi with a driving time of approximately 12 h 35 min.

Which direction is Jijiga from Gēdo?

Jijiga lies roughly to the east of Gēdo.

Which roads does the route from Gēdo to Jijiga follow?

The drive from Gēdo to Jijiga mainly follows A4, A1, C101. The longest single stretch is 170 mi on A1.

Which towns do you pass between Gēdo and Jijiga?

Towns on the route from Gēdo to Jijiga include Ādīs ‘Alem, Addis Ababa.

Gēdo Jijiga

Distance: 491 miDuration: 12 h 35 min

Driving from Gēdo to Jijiga takes about 12 h 35 min via A1. The distance is 491 mi. The straight-line distance is 366 mi. Driving directions

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Driving directions60 · 491 mi

1 Depart left 81 yd
2 Turn right 74 yd
3 Turn left 170 yd
4 Turn slightly right 119 yd
5 Turn left onto Nekemte - Ambo Road 29 mi
6 Continue slightly left onto Nekemte - Ambo Road 3 mi
7 Turn sharp left 1 mi
8 At end of road, turn right onto Nekemte - Ambo Road 1 mi
9 Turn left 1 mi
10 Turn left onto Nekemte - Ambo Road 8 mi
11 Continue straight onto New Ambo Road 47 mi
12 Continue straight onto New Ambo Road 1 mi
13 Continue straight onto New Road to Ambo 2 mi

14 Continue straight onto New Road to Ambo 2 mi
15 Continue straight onto New Road to Ambo 9 mi
16 Continue straight onto New Ambo Road 6 mi
17 Continue right onto New Ambo Road 58 yd
18 Keep slightly right 1 mi
19 Enter roundabout right 78 yd
20 Exit roundabout right 1 mi
21 Enter roundabout slightly right 77 yd
22 Exit roundabout slightly right 1 mi
23 Enter roundabout right 109 yd
24 Exit roundabout right 2 mi
25 Enter roundabout right 88 yd
26 Exit roundabout right 1 mi
27 Continue straight onto Ring Road 3 mi
28 Turn right onto Ring Road 1 mi
29 Continue straight onto Ring Road 2 mi
30 Continue straight 1 mi
31 Enter roundabout straight 64 yd
32 Exit roundabout slightly right 8 mi
33 Continue straight 2 mi
34 Keep slightly right 1 mi
35 Continue straight onto Addis-Adama Expressway 48 mi
36 Continue straight 140 yd
37 Turn right onto Awash - Assab highway 50 mi
38 Turn straight 5 mi
39 Turn left onto Awash - Assab highway 68 mi
40 Continue straight onto Harar Road 1 mi
41 Turn left onto Mullu Rd 60 mi
42 Turn right 27 mi
43 Turn left 45 yd
44 Turn right onto Main East West Road 12 mi
45 Enter roundabout right onto Main East West Road 9 yd
46 Exit roundabout straight onto Main East West Road 1 mi
47 Enter roundabout right onto Main East West Road 28 yd
48 Exit roundabout right onto Main East West Road 1 mi
49 Continue slightly left onto አዋሽ - አሳብ አውራጐዳና 12 mi
50 Continue straight 8 mi
51 Turn straight 7 mi
52 Turn left 4 mi
53 At end of road, turn left 22 mi
54 Keep slightly left 47 mi
55 Keep slightly left 30 yd
56 Turn left 2 mi
57 Enter roundabout right 14 yd
58 Exit roundabout right 101 yd
59 Turn right 41 yd
60 Arrive right

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The return trip from Jijiga to Gēdo covers roughly the same distance, 491 mi.

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How far is it from Gēdo to Jijiga?: The distance between Gēdo and Jijiga is 491 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from Gēdo to Jijiga?: The drive from Gēdo to Jijiga takes approximately 12 h 35 min by car.
What is the best route from Gēdo to Jijiga?: The fastest route from Gēdo to Jijiga covers 491 mi with a driving time of approximately 12 h 35 min.
Which direction is Jijiga from Gēdo?: Jijiga lies roughly to the east of Gēdo.
Which roads does the route from Gēdo to Jijiga follow?: The drive from Gēdo to Jijiga mainly follows A4, A1, C101. The longest single stretch is 170 mi on A1.
Which towns do you pass between Gēdo and Jijiga?: Towns on the route from Gēdo to Jijiga include Ādīs ‘Alem, Addis Ababa.

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