How far is it from Houton to Stenso?

The distance between Houton and Stenso is 21 mi by road.

How long does it take to drive from Houton to Stenso?

The drive from Houton to Stenso takes approximately 35 min by car.

What is the best route from Houton to Stenso?

The fastest route from Houton to Stenso covers 21 mi with a driving time of approximately 35 min.

Which direction is Stenso from Houton?

Stenso lies roughly to the north of Houton.

Are there charging stations between Houton and Stenso?

Yes. You can charge along the route from Houton to Stenso, including Dounby Primary School, Dounby (50 kW); Ferry Road, Stromness (50 kW); Great Western Road Car Park, Kirkwall (50 kW). Charging points on this route: 32.

Houton Stenso

Distance: 21 miDuration: 35 min

Driving from Houton to Stenso takes about 35 min via A986. The distance is 21 mi. The straight-line distance is 14 mi. Driving directions

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Driving directions9 · 21 mi

1 Depart straight 18 yd
2 Turn left onto Houton Road 1 mi
3 Keep slightly left onto Houton Road 1 mi
4 At end of road, turn left 6 mi
5 At end of road, turn right 4 mi
6 Turn left 6 mi
7 Turn right onto Hillside Road 6 mi
8 Turn right 2 yd

9 Arrive

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The return trip from Stenso to Houton covers roughly the same distance, 21 mi.

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Along the way

Charging points along the way

32 chargers

Dounby Primary School, DounbyDounby Primary School, Dounby, Orkney Islands, KW17 2JA50 kW
Ferry Road, StromnessFerry Road, Stromness, Orkney, KW16 3AD50 kW
Great Western Road Car Park, KirkwallGreat Western Road Car Park, Kirkwall, Orkney, KW15 1BX50 kW
Great Western Road South, KirkwallGreat Western Road South, Kirkwall, Orkney, KW15 1AN50 kW
Pickaquoy RD, KirkwallPickaquoy RD, Kirkwall, KW15 1RP50 kW

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Stenso → Gills50 mi · 1 h 55 min Stenso → Brough, Orkney Islands8 mi · 15 min Stenso → Appietown8 mi · 15 min Stenso → Kirbuster9 mi · 15 min Stenso → Hourston6 mi · 15 min Stenso → Settiscarth7 mi · 15 min

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How far is it from Houton to Stenso?: The distance between Houton and Stenso is 21 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from Houton to Stenso?: The drive from Houton to Stenso takes approximately 35 min by car.
What is the best route from Houton to Stenso?: The fastest route from Houton to Stenso covers 21 mi with a driving time of approximately 35 min.
Which direction is Stenso from Houton?: Stenso lies roughly to the north of Houton.
Are there charging stations between Houton and Stenso?: Yes. You can charge along the route from Houton to Stenso, including Dounby Primary School, Dounby (50 kW); Ferry Road, Stromness (50 kW); Great Western Road Car Park, Kirkwall (50 kW). Charging points on this route: 32.

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