How far is it from Grenoble to Rennes?

The distance between Grenoble and Rennes is 514 mi by road.

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

The drive from Grenoble to Rennes takes approximately 9 h by car.

What is the best route from Grenoble to Rennes?

The fastest route from Grenoble to Rennes covers 514 mi with a driving time of approximately 9 h.

Which direction is Rennes from Grenoble?

Rennes lies roughly to the north-west of Grenoble.

Which roads does the route from Grenoble to Rennes follow?

The drive from Grenoble to Rennes mainly follows A 89, A 71, A 85. The longest single stretch is 129 mi on A 85.

Which towns do you pass between Grenoble and Rennes?

Towns on the route from Grenoble to Rennes include Lyon, Clermont-Ferrand, Bourges, Tours, Angers.

Grenoble Rennes

Distance: 514 miDuration: 9 h

Driving from Grenoble to Rennes takes about 9 h via A 85. The distance is 514 mi. The straight-line distance is 406 mi. EV charging is available along the route, including in Lyon, Clermont-Ferrand, Bourges, Tours, Angers. Driving directions

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Driving directions84 · 514 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 Take exit slightly right 1 mi
12 Merge slightly left onto Boulevard Laurent Bonnevay 1 mi
13 Take exit slightly right onto Boulevard Laurent Bonnevay 1 mi

14 Keep slightly left onto Boulevard Laurent Bonnevay 1 mi
15 Merge slightly left onto Boulevard Laurent Bonnevay 1 mi
16 Take exit slightly right 1 mi
17 Continue straight onto Boulevard Chambaud de la Bruyère 1 mi
18 Continue straight onto Avenue Tony Garnier 2 mi
19 Continue straight onto Place des Docteurs Charles et Christophe Mérieux 130 yd
20 Turn left onto Avenue du Pont Pasteur 1 mi
21 Continue straight onto Pont Pasteur 1 mi
22 Take ramp right onto Quai Perrache 1 mi
23 Merge slightly left onto Autoroute du Soleil 3 mi
24 Keep slightly left onto Autoroute du Soleil 6 mi
25 Take exit slightly right 1 mi
26 Continue straight onto La Transeuropéenne 37 mi
27 Keep slightly right onto La Transeuropéenne 49 mi
28 Keep slightly left 4 mi
29 Take exit slightly right 1 mi
30 Merge slightly left onto L'Arverne 55 mi
31 Keep slightly left onto L'Arverne 73 mi
32 Keep slightly left onto L'Arverne 4 mi
33 Take exit slightly right 1 mi
34 Continue straight 128 mi
35 Keep slightly left onto Autoroute de la Vallée de la Loire 1 mi
36 Merge slightly left onto L’Océane 15 mi
37 Take exit slightly right 1 mi
38 Keep slightly right 1 mi
39 Keep slightly left 125 yd
40 Merge slightly left 6 mi
41 Enter rotary right 43 yd
42 Exit rotary right 4 mi
43 Enter rotary slightly right 63 yd
44 Exit rotary slightly right 1 mi
45 Enter rotary right 63 yd
46 Exit rotary slightly right 2 mi
47 Enter rotary right 149 yd
48 Exit rotary slightly right 8 mi
49 Enter rotary straight 70 yd
50 Exit rotary straight 2 mi
51 Enter roundabout right 106 yd
52 Exit roundabout straight 4 mi
53 Enter roundabout right 45 yd
54 Exit roundabout right 12 mi
55 Enter rotary slightly right 92 yd
56 Exit rotary slightly right 3 mi
57 Enter rotary slightly right 45 yd
58 Exit rotary right 3 mi
59 Continue straight 28 mi
60 Enter rotary right onto Route d'Angers 82 yd
61 Exit rotary slightly right onto Route d'Angers 1 mi
62 Enter rotary slightly right onto Route d'Angers 80 yd
63 Exit rotary slightly right onto Route d'Angers 3 mi
64 Enter roundabout slightly right onto Route d'Angers 85 yd
65 Exit roundabout slightly right onto Route d'Angers 1 mi
66 Enter roundabout right onto Porte du Blosne 109 yd
67 Exit roundabout slightly right onto Porte du Blosne 1 mi
68 Enter rotary right onto Rue de Vern 109 yd
69 Exit rotary right onto Rue de Vern 1 mi
70 Enter roundabout slightly right onto Rue de Vern 22 yd
71 Exit roundabout right onto Rue de Vern 134 yd
72 Enter roundabout right onto Rue de Vern 60 yd
73 Exit roundabout right onto Rue de Vern 2 mi
74 Continue slightly left onto Rue Saint-Hélier 1 mi
75 Turn right onto Boulevard René Laënnec 1 mi
76 Continue straight onto Rue de Châteaudun 1 mi
77 Turn left onto Rue de Paris 1 mi
78 Continue straight onto Rue Martenot 1 mi
79 Continue straight onto Rue des Fossés 1 mi
80 Turn right onto Rue Hoche 1 mi
81 Continue left onto Place Hoche 67 yd
82 Turn right onto Rue de Robien 1 mi
83 Turn left onto Rue d'Antrain 5 yd
84 Arrive onto Rue d'Antrain

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The return trip from Rennes to Grenoble covers roughly the same distance, 514 mi.

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Gare Maritime
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Port Boyer
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Petit Port Facultés
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Cabinet Vert
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Port du Château de Montsoreau
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Quai du Châtelet
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Fée des Îles
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Île Charlemagne - Base de Loisirs
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Rotonde
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How far is it from Grenoble to Rennes?: The distance between Grenoble and Rennes is 514 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from Grenoble to Rennes?: The drive from Grenoble to Rennes takes approximately 9 h by car.
What is the best route from Grenoble to Rennes?: The fastest route from Grenoble to Rennes covers 514 mi with a driving time of approximately 9 h.
Which direction is Rennes from Grenoble?: Rennes lies roughly to the north-west of Grenoble.
Which roads does the route from Grenoble to Rennes follow?: The drive from Grenoble to Rennes mainly follows A 89, A 71, A 85. The longest single stretch is 129 mi on A 85.
Which towns do you pass between Grenoble and Rennes?: Towns on the route from Grenoble to Rennes include Lyon, Clermont-Ferrand, Bourges, Tours, Angers.

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