How far is it from Jijiga to Shambu?

The distance between Jijiga and Shambu is 566 mi by road.

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

The drive from Jijiga to Shambu takes approximately 15 h by car.

What is the best route from Jijiga to Shambu?

The fastest route from Jijiga to Shambu covers 566 mi with a driving time of approximately 15 h.

Which direction is Shambu from Jijiga?

Shambu lies roughly to the west of Jijiga.

Which roads does the route from Jijiga to Shambu follow?

The drive from Jijiga to Shambu mainly follows A10, A1, A4. The longest single stretch is 139 mi on A4.

Which towns do you pass between Jijiga and Shambu?

Towns on the route from Jijiga to Shambu include Addis Ababa, Burayu.

Jijiga Shambu

Distance: 566 miDuration: 15 h

Driving from Jijiga to Shambu takes about 15 h via A10. The distance is 566 mi. The straight-line distance is 389 mi. Driving directions

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Driving directions60 · 566 mi

1 Depart right 86 yd
2 Turn right 121 yd
3 Turn right 114 yd
4 Enter roundabout right 108 yd
5 Exit roundabout right 59 mi
6 Turn right 12 mi
7 Turn right 4 mi
8 Take ramp slightly right 58 yd
9 Merge slightly left 11 mi
10 Turn straight 5 mi
11 Turn straight onto አዋሽ - አሳብ አውራጐዳና 12 mi
12 Continue slightly right onto Main East West Road 1 mi
13 Enter roundabout right onto Main East West Road 23 yd

14 Exit roundabout right onto Main East West Road 1 mi
15 Enter roundabout right onto Main East West Road 24 yd
16 Exit roundabout right onto Main East West Road 3 mi
17 Turn left 33 yd
18 Turn right onto Main East West Road 35 mi
19 Turn left 60 mi
20 Continue straight onto Mullu Rd 1 mi
21 At end of road, turn right onto Harar Road 1 mi
22 Continue straight onto Awash Road 20 mi
23 Turn straight 49 mi
24 Turn right onto Awash Fantale 1 mi
25 Turn straight 55 mi
26 Take exit left 1 mi
27 Continue straight 1 mi
28 Continue straight onto Addis-Adama Expressway 47 mi
29 Continue straight 9 mi
30 Enter roundabout straight 78 yd
31 Exit roundabout straight 1 mi
32 Continue straight 1 mi
33 Continue straight onto Ring Road 2 mi
34 Continue left onto Ring Road 3 mi
35 Continue straight 1 mi
36 Enter roundabout right 91 yd
37 Exit roundabout right 2 mi
38 Enter roundabout slightly right 62 yd
39 Exit roundabout right 1 mi
40 Enter roundabout right 83 yd
41 Exit roundabout right 1 mi
42 Enter roundabout right 1 mi
43 Exit roundabout right 1 mi
44 Continue sharp left onto New Ambo Road 6 mi
45 Continue straight onto New Road to Ambo 12 mi
46 Continue straight onto New Ambo Road 34 mi
47 Continue straight onto New Ambo Road 14 mi
48 Continue straight onto Nekemte - Ambo Road 8 mi
49 Turn right 1 mi
50 Turn right onto Nekemte - Ambo Road 1 mi
51 Turn left 1 mi
52 Turn sharp right onto Nekemte - Ambo Road 67 mi
53 Turn straight 66 yd
54 Turn slightly right 1 mi
55 At end of road, turn right 24 mi
56 Turn left 7 yd
57 Turn slightly right 16 mi
58 Keep slightly left 1 mi
59 Turn right 83 yd
60 Arrive left

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The return trip from Shambu to Jijiga covers roughly the same distance, 566 mi.

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How far is it from Jijiga to Shambu?: The distance between Jijiga and Shambu is 566 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from Jijiga to Shambu?: The drive from Jijiga to Shambu takes approximately 15 h by car.
What is the best route from Jijiga to Shambu?: The fastest route from Jijiga to Shambu covers 566 mi with a driving time of approximately 15 h.
Which direction is Shambu from Jijiga?: Shambu lies roughly to the west of Jijiga.
Which roads does the route from Jijiga to Shambu follow?: The drive from Jijiga to Shambu mainly follows A10, A1, A4. The longest single stretch is 139 mi on A4.
Which towns do you pass between Jijiga and Shambu?: Towns on the route from Jijiga to Shambu include Addis Ababa, Burayu.

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