How far is it from Glarus to Herisau?

The distance between Glarus and Herisau is 42 mi by road.

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

The drive from Glarus to Herisau takes approximately 1 h 15 min by car.

What is the best route from Glarus to Herisau?

The fastest route from Glarus to Herisau covers 42 mi with a driving time of approximately 1 h 15 min.

Which direction is Herisau from Glarus?

Herisau lies roughly to the north-east of Glarus.

Which towns do you pass between Glarus and Herisau?

Towns on the route from Glarus to Herisau include Rüti, Uzwil, Flawil.

Glarus Herisau

Distance: 42 miDuration: 1 h 15 min

Driving from Glarus to Herisau takes about 1 h 15 min via 8. The distance is 42 mi. The straight-line distance is 26 mi. EV charging is available along the route, including in Glarus, Schänis, Mosnang, Oberhelfenschwil, Herisau. Driving directions

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Driving directions66 · 42 mi

1 Depart onto Postgasse 2 yd
2 Turn right onto Kirchstrasse 59 yd
3 Turn right onto Hauptstrasse 96 yd
4 Continue straight onto Spielhof 1 mi
5 Continue straight onto Landstrasse 1 mi
6 At roundabout, take exit straight onto Landstrasse 2 mi
7 At roundabout, take exit straight onto Landstrasse 1 mi
8 At roundabout, take exit slightly left onto Landstrasse 1 mi
9 Continue straight onto Mühle 1 mi
10 At roundabout, take exit straight onto Oberdorf 1 mi
11 Enter roundabout right onto Oberdorf 37 yd
12 Exit roundabout right onto Oberdorf 1 mi
13 Continue straight onto Im Dorf 1 mi

14 Keep slightly right 19 yd
15 Turn slightly right onto Unterdorf 1 mi
16 Continue straight onto Oberurnerstrasse 1 mi
17 Turn right 1 mi
18 Enter roundabout right 45 yd
19 Exit roundabout slightly right 2 mi
20 Keep slightly left onto Verzweigung Niederurnen 1 mi
21 Merge slightly left 6 mi
22 Take exit slightly right onto Verzweigung Reichenburg 1 mi
23 Keep slightly right onto Verzweigung Reichenburg 1 mi
24 Merge slightly left 2 mi
25 Take exit slightly right 1 mi
26 Keep slightly right 37 yd
27 Turn straight onto St. Gallerstrasse 1 mi
28 Continue straight onto Grynaustrasse 1 mi
29 Turn right onto Städtchen 1 mi
30 Turn left onto Rickenstrasse 14 yd
31 Continue right onto Rickenstrasse 2 mi
32 At end of road, turn left onto Rickenstrasse 2 mi
33 Continue straight onto Uznacherstrasse 2 mi
34 Turn right onto Wattwilerstrasse 1 mi
35 Continue straight onto Rickenstrasse 3 mi
36 Continue right onto Rickenstrasse 26 yd
37 Enter rotary right 75 yd
38 Exit rotary right 2 mi
39 Take exit slightly right 1 mi
40 Continue straight onto Wilerstrasse 162 yd
41 Turn left 1 mi
42 Turn right onto Grabengasse 1 mi
43 Turn right onto Bürgistrasse 1 mi
44 Continue slightly right onto Wasserfluhstrasse 4 mi
45 Continue straight onto Furtstrasse 2 mi
46 Continue straight onto Auboden 1 mi
47 Continue straight onto Gass 1 mi
48 Turn left onto Dickenstrasse 1 mi
49 Continue straight onto St. Peterzellerstrasse 1 mi
50 Turn right onto Schwellbrunnerstrasse 1 mi
51 Continue straight onto Moosegg 1 mi
52 Continue straight onto Landscheidi 1 mi
53 Continue straight onto Hintere Risi 1 mi
54 Turn left 1 mi
55 At end of road, turn left onto Egg 1 mi
56 Turn slightly right onto Dorf 1 mi
57 Continue slightly right onto Dorf 99 yd
58 Continue straight onto Sonnhalde 3 mi
59 At end of road, turn right onto Degersheimerstrasse 160 yd
60 Enter roundabout right onto Mühlestrasse 35 yd
61 Exit roundabout right onto Mühlestrasse 1 mi
62 Enter roundabout right onto Bahnhofstrasse 16 yd
63 Exit roundabout right onto Bahnhofstrasse 1 mi
64 Continue left onto Bahnhofstrasse 1 mi
65 Enter roundabout right onto Obstmarktkreisel 22 yd
66 Arrive onto Obstmarktkreisel

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The return trip from Herisau to Glarus covers roughly the same distance, 42 mi.

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How far is it from Glarus to Herisau?: The distance between Glarus and Herisau is 42 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from Glarus to Herisau?: The drive from Glarus to Herisau takes approximately 1 h 15 min by car.
What is the best route from Glarus to Herisau?: The fastest route from Glarus to Herisau covers 42 mi with a driving time of approximately 1 h 15 min.
Which direction is Herisau from Glarus?: Herisau lies roughly to the north-east of Glarus.
Which towns do you pass between Glarus and Herisau?: Towns on the route from Glarus to Herisau include Rüti, Uzwil, Flawil.

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