How far is it from Kells to Monaghan?

The distance between Kells and Monaghan is 44 mi by road.

How long does it take to drive from Kells to Monaghan?

The drive from Kells to Monaghan takes approximately 1 h 15 min by car.

The fastest route from Kells to Monaghan covers 44 mi with a driving time of approximately 1 h 15 min.

Monaghan lies roughly to the north of Kells.

The drive from Kells to Monaghan mainly follows R162.

Towns on the route from Kells to Monaghan include Mullagh (Cavan), Bailieborough, Cabra, Ballybay.

Distance: 44 miDuration: 1 h 15 min

Driving from Kells to Monaghan takes about 1 h 15 min via R162. The distance is 44 mi. The straight-line distance is 37 mi. EV charging is available along the route, including in Ceannanus Mór, Bailieborough, Shercock, Castleshane (Monaghan). Driving directions

Driving directions34 · 44 mi

The return trip from Monaghan to Kells covers roughly the same distance, 44 mi.

No notable attractions were found along this route.

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Distance and drive time are computed from OpenStreetMap road data with the OSRM routing engine. Updated 2 November 2026.

How far is it from Kells to Monaghan?: The distance between Kells and Monaghan is 44 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from Kells to Monaghan?: The drive from Kells to Monaghan takes approximately 1 h 15 min by car.
What is the best route from Kells to Monaghan?: The fastest route from Kells to Monaghan covers 44 mi with a driving time of approximately 1 h 15 min.
Which direction is Monaghan from Kells?: Monaghan lies roughly to the north of Kells.
Which roads does the route from Kells to Monaghan follow?: The drive from Kells to Monaghan mainly follows R162.
Which towns do you pass between Kells and Monaghan?: Towns on the route from Kells to Monaghan include Mullagh (Cavan), Bailieborough, Cabra, Ballybay.