How far is it from Kauhava to Oulu?

The distance between Kauhava and Oulu is 178 mi by road.

How long does it take to drive from Kauhava to Oulu?

The drive from Kauhava to Oulu takes approximately 4 h 10 min by car.

What is the best route from Kauhava to Oulu?

The fastest route from Kauhava to Oulu covers 178 mi with a driving time of approximately 4 h 10 min.

Which direction is Oulu from Kauhava?

Oulu lies roughly to the north-east of Kauhava.

Which roads does the route from Kauhava to Oulu follow?

The drive from Kauhava to Oulu mainly follows 63, 86. The longest single stretch is 80 mi on 63.

Which towns do you pass between Kauhava and Oulu?

Towns on the route from Kauhava to Oulu include Kortesjärvi, Kaustinen, Sievi, Ylivieska, Kempele.

Kauhava Oulu

Distance: 178 miDuration: 4 h 10 min

Driving from Kauhava to Oulu takes about 4 h 10 min via 63. The distance is 178 mi. The straight-line distance is 151 mi. EV charging is available along the route, including in Kauhava, Kaustinen, Sievi, Ylivieska, Oulu. Driving directions

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Driving directions45 · 178 mi

1 Depart onto Kauhavantie 105 yd
2 Continue U-turn onto Kauhavantie 1 mi
3 Continue straight onto Kortesjärventie 16 mi
4 Continue straight onto Evijärventie 4 mi
5 Continue straight onto Kortesjärventie 7 mi
6 Continue straight onto Kaustisentie 10 mi
7 Continue straight onto Högnabbavägen 4 mi
8 Continue straight onto Kortjärvivägen 4 mi
9 Continue straight onto Kaustbyvägen 1 mi
10 Continue straight onto Teerijärventie 2 mi
11 Enter roundabout right onto Kaustintie 45 yd
12 Exit roundabout slightly right onto Kaustintie 1 mi
13 Enter roundabout right onto Kaustintie 28 yd

14 Exit roundabout slightly right onto Kaustintie 1 mi
15 Continue straight onto Toholammintie 10 mi
16 Continue straight onto Kaustistentie 4 mi
17 Continue straight onto Toholammintie 5 mi
18 Continue straight onto Ullavantie 7 mi
19 Enter roundabout slightly right onto Ullavantie 37 yd
20 Exit roundabout slightly right onto Ullavantie 1 mi
21 Continue straight onto Sievintie 8 mi
22 Continue straight onto Toholammintie 6 mi
23 Enter roundabout slightly right onto Kajaanintie 7 yd
24 Exit roundabout straight onto Kajaanintie 1 mi
25 Turn left onto Ylivieskantie 6 mi
26 Continue straight onto Sievintie 8 mi
27 Enter roundabout right onto Ouluntie 54 yd
28 Exit roundabout slightly right onto Ouluntie 1 mi
29 Enter roundabout right onto Ouluntie 44 yd
30 Exit roundabout right onto Ouluntie 9 mi
31 Continue straight onto Ylivieskantie 10 mi
32 Enter roundabout slightly right onto Ouluntie 36 yd
33 Exit roundabout slightly right onto Ouluntie 22 mi
34 Continue straight onto Vihannintie 8 mi
35 Continue straight onto Limingantie 7 mi
36 Continue straight onto Paavolantie 10 mi
37 Turn right onto Raahentie 4 mi
38 Enter roundabout straight onto Pohjantie 71 yd
39 Exit roundabout straight onto Pohjantie 14 mi
40 Take exit slightly right 1 mi
41 Keep slightly left 71 yd
42 Turn left onto Kainuuntie 1 mi
43 Continue straight onto Saaristonkatu 1 mi
44 Turn right onto Uusikatu 57 yd
45 Arrive onto Uusikatu

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The return trip from Oulu to Kauhava covers roughly the same distance, 178 mi.

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How far is it from Kauhava to Oulu?: The distance between Kauhava and Oulu is 178 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from Kauhava to Oulu?: The drive from Kauhava to Oulu takes approximately 4 h 10 min by car.
What is the best route from Kauhava to Oulu?: The fastest route from Kauhava to Oulu covers 178 mi with a driving time of approximately 4 h 10 min.
Which direction is Oulu from Kauhava?: Oulu lies roughly to the north-east of Kauhava.
Which roads does the route from Kauhava to Oulu follow?: The drive from Kauhava to Oulu mainly follows 63, 86. The longest single stretch is 80 mi on 63.
Which towns do you pass between Kauhava and Oulu?: Towns on the route from Kauhava to Oulu include Kortesjärvi, Kaustinen, Sievi, Ylivieska, Kempele.

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