How far is it from Grenoble to Lyon?

The distance between Grenoble and Lyon is 66 mi by road.

How long does it take to drive from Grenoble to Lyon?

The drive from Grenoble to Lyon takes approximately 1 h 25 min by car.

What is the best route from Grenoble to Lyon?

The fastest route from Grenoble to Lyon covers 66 mi with a driving time of approximately 1 h 25 min.

Which direction is Lyon from Grenoble?

Lyon lies roughly to the north-west of Grenoble.

Which roads does the route from Grenoble to Lyon follow?

The drive from Grenoble to Lyon mainly follows A 48, A 43. The longest single stretch is 33 mi on A 48.

Which towns do you pass between Grenoble and Lyon?

Towns on the route from Grenoble to Lyon include Bron, Rillieux-la-Pape.

Grenoble Lyon

Distance: 66 miDuration: 1 h 25 min

Driving from Grenoble to Lyon takes about 1 h 25 min via A 48. The distance is 66 mi. The straight-line distance is 59 mi. EV charging is available along the route, including in Vénissieux. Driving directions

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Driving directions21 · 66 mi

1 Depart onto Place de Lavalette 1 mi
2 Turn left onto Quai Mounier 141 yd
3 Continue straight onto Quai Perrière 1 mi
4 Continue straight onto Quai de France 1 mi
5 Turn right onto Place Aristide Briand 135 yd
6 Turn straight 3 mi
7 Merge slightly left onto Autoroute du Dauphiné 7 mi
8 Keep slightly left onto Autoroute du Dauphiné 27 mi
9 Keep slightly left 1 mi
10 Merge slightly left 25 mi
11 Continue straight onto Rue Lionel Terray 1 mi
12 Continue straight onto Avenue Jean Mermoz 1 mi
13 Turn right onto Rue Maryse Bastié 1 mi

14 Continue straight onto Rue Feuillat 131 yd
15 Turn left onto Cours Albert Thomas 1 mi
16 Continue straight onto Cours Gambetta 2 mi
17 Continue straight onto Pont de la Guillotière 1 mi
18 Continue straight onto Rue de la Barre 1 mi
19 Turn right onto Rue Président Édouard Herriot 1 mi
20 Turn right onto Rue Henri Germain 123 yd
21 Arrive left onto Rue Henri Germain

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The return trip from Lyon to Grenoble covers roughly the same distance, 66 mi.

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How far is it from Grenoble to Lyon?: The distance between Grenoble and Lyon is 66 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from Grenoble to Lyon?: The drive from Grenoble to Lyon takes approximately 1 h 25 min by car.
What is the best route from Grenoble to Lyon?: The fastest route from Grenoble to Lyon covers 66 mi with a driving time of approximately 1 h 25 min.
Which direction is Lyon from Grenoble?: Lyon lies roughly to the north-west of Grenoble.
Which roads does the route from Grenoble to Lyon follow?: The drive from Grenoble to Lyon mainly follows A 48, A 43. The longest single stretch is 33 mi on A 48.
Which towns do you pass between Grenoble and Lyon?: Towns on the route from Grenoble to Lyon include Bron, Rillieux-la-Pape.

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