How far is it from Kemi to Vaasa?

The distance between Kemi and Vaasa is 264 mi by road.

How long does it take to drive from Kemi to Vaasa?

The drive from Kemi to Vaasa takes approximately 5 h 55 min by car.

What is the best route from Kemi to Vaasa?

The fastest route from Kemi to Vaasa covers 264 mi with a driving time of approximately 5 h 55 min.

Which direction is Vaasa from Kemi?

Vaasa lies roughly to the south-west of Kemi.

Which roads does the route from Kemi to Vaasa follow?

The drive from Kemi to Vaasa mainly follows 4, 8. The longest single stretch is 184 mi on 8.

Which towns do you pass between Kemi and Vaasa?

Towns on the route from Kemi to Vaasa include Ii, Oulu, Kalajoki, Kokkola, Pietarsaari.

Kemi Vaasa

Distance: 264 miDuration: 5 h 55 min

Driving from Kemi to Vaasa takes about 5 h 55 min via 8. The distance is 264 mi. The straight-line distance is 203 mi. EV charging is available along the route, including in Ii, Oulu, Raahe, Kokkola, Mustasaari. Driving directions

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Driving directions42 · 264 mi

1 Depart onto Valtakatu 1 mi
2 Enter roundabout slightly right onto Etelänväylä 60 yd
3 Exit roundabout slightly right onto Etelänväylä 1 mi
4 Enter roundabout slightly right onto Etelänväylä 47 yd
5 Exit roundabout right onto Etelänväylä 121 yd
6 Take ramp right 1 mi
7 Merge slightly left onto Perämerentie 6 mi
8 Continue straight onto Kemintie 10 mi
9 Continue straight onto Ouluntie 4 mi
10 Continue straight onto Kemintie 24 mi
11 Enter roundabout right onto Ouluntie 47 yd
12 Exit roundabout slightly right onto Ouluntie 1 mi
13 Enter roundabout slightly right onto Ouluntie 52 yd

14 Exit roundabout slightly right onto Ouluntie 5 mi
15 Continue straight onto Pohjantie 33 mi
16 Enter roundabout slightly right onto Valtatie 8 80 yd
17 Exit roundabout straight onto Valtatie 8 12 mi
18 Continue straight onto Kasitie 12 mi
19 Continue straight onto Valtatie 9 mi
20 Enter roundabout right onto Valtatie 87 yd
21 Exit roundabout right onto Valtatie 12 mi
22 Continue straight onto Ouluntie 5 mi
23 Continue straight onto Kokkolantie 11 mi
24 Continue straight onto Ouluntie 9 mi
25 Enter roundabout straight onto Kokkolantie 50 yd
26 Exit roundabout slightly right onto Kokkolantie 1 mi
27 Enter roundabout right onto Kokkolantie 64 yd
28 Exit roundabout slightly right onto Kokkolantie 19 mi
29 Continue straight onto Pohjanlahdentie 21 mi
30 Continue straight onto Eteläväylä 3 mi
31 Enter roundabout right onto Vaasantie 89 yd
32 Exit roundabout slightly right onto Vaasantie 5 mi
33 Continue straight onto Karlebyvägen 4 mi
34 Continue straight onto Vasavägen 5 mi
35 Continue straight onto Europavägen 12 mi
36 Continue straight onto Riksväg åtta 18 mi
37 Continue straight onto Karlebyvägen 4 mi
38 Continue straight onto Vasavägen 15 mi
39 Continue straight onto Karlebyvägen 14 mi
40 Continue straight onto Kokkolantie 2 mi
41 Continue straight onto Sepänkyläntie 1 mi
42 Arrive onto Sepänkyläntie

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The return trip from Vaasa to Kemi covers roughly the same distance, 264 mi.

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How far is it from Kemi to Vaasa?: The distance between Kemi and Vaasa is 264 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from Kemi to Vaasa?: The drive from Kemi to Vaasa takes approximately 5 h 55 min by car.
What is the best route from Kemi to Vaasa?: The fastest route from Kemi to Vaasa covers 264 mi with a driving time of approximately 5 h 55 min.
Which direction is Vaasa from Kemi?: Vaasa lies roughly to the south-west of Kemi.
Which roads does the route from Kemi to Vaasa follow?: The drive from Kemi to Vaasa mainly follows 4, 8. The longest single stretch is 184 mi on 8.
Which towns do you pass between Kemi and Vaasa?: Towns on the route from Kemi to Vaasa include Ii, Oulu, Kalajoki, Kokkola, Pietarsaari.

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