How far is it from Nairobi to Lusaka?

The distance between Nairobi and Lusaka is 1542 mi by road.

How long does it take to drive from Nairobi to Lusaka?

The drive from Nairobi to Lusaka takes approximately 34 h 45 min by car.

What is the best route from Nairobi to Lusaka?

The fastest route from Nairobi to Lusaka covers 1542 mi with a driving time of approximately 34 h 45 min.

Which direction is Lusaka from Nairobi?

Lusaka lies roughly to the south-west of Nairobi.

Which roads does the route from Nairobi to Lusaka follow?

The drive from Nairobi to Lusaka mainly follows T2, T5, T1. The longest single stretch is 629 mi on T2.

Which towns do you pass between Nairobi and Lusaka?

Towns on the route from Nairobi to Lusaka include Arusha, Dodoma, Chimala, Isoka, Kapiri Mposhi.

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Distance: 1542 miDuration: 34 h 45 min

Driving from Nairobi to Lusaka takes about 34 h 45 min via T2. The distance is 1542 mi. The straight-line distance is 1104 mi. EV charging is available along the route, including in Lang'ata. Driving directions

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Driving directions74 · 1542 mi

1 Depart left onto Uhuru Highway 1 mi
2 Enter rotary left onto Uhuru Highway 161 yd
3 Exit rotary left onto Uhuru Highway 1 mi
4 Enter rotary slightly left onto Uhuru Highway 50 yd
5 Exit rotary left onto Uhuru Highway 149 yd
6 Take exit slightly left 1 mi
7 Merge slightly left onto Nairobi Expressway 6 mi
8 Take exit slightly left 1 mi
9 Merge slightly left onto Mombasa Road 10 mi
10 Keep slightly left onto Mombasa Road 1 mi
11 Keep slightly left onto Nairobi-Namanga Road 1 mi
12 Continue straight onto Namanga Road 10 mi
13 Continue straight onto Nairobi-Namanga Road 75 mi

14 Continue straight onto Arusha Road 62 mi
15 Turn right 81 yd
16 Turn straight onto Northwest Arusha Bypass Road 4 mi
17 Enter rotary straight 91 yd
18 Exit rotary straight 105 mi
19 Continue left 4 mi
20 At end of road, turn left 33 mi
21 Turn straight 17 mi
22 Enter roundabout left 42 yd
23 Exit roundabout slightly left 42 yd
24 Turn slightly left 96 mi
25 Enter roundabout straight onto Arusha Road 59 yd
26 Exit roundabout straight onto Arusha Road 1 mi
27 Enter rotary left 48 yd
28 Exit rotary straight 2 mi
29 Enter roundabout straight 27 yd
30 Exit roundabout slightly left 1 mi
31 Enter rotary straight 41 yd
32 Exit rotary straight 146 mi
33 Turn straight 3 mi
34 Enter roundabout left 60 yd
35 Exit roundabout straight 4 mi
36 Keep slightly left onto Dodoma Highway 4 mi
37 Turn left 1 mi
38 Turn right 1 mi
39 Continue straight 1 mi
40 Turn left onto Utalii Road 26 yd
41 Turn right 1 mi
42 Keep slightly left 1 mi
43 At end of road, turn right 1 mi
44 Turn left 172 yd
45 At end of road, turn right 99 mi
46 Keep slightly right 168 mi
47 Turn straight 3 mi
48 Enter roundabout slightly left 13 yd
49 Exit roundabout slightly left 1 mi
50 Continue straight onto Great North Road 505 mi
51 Take exit left 53 yd
52 Merge slightly right onto Great North Road 120 mi
53 Enter roundabout sharp left onto Great North Road 71 yd
54 Exit roundabout straight onto Great North Road 1 mi
55 Enter rotary left onto Great North Road 54 yd
56 Exit rotary slightly left onto Great North Road 3 mi
57 Enter roundabout left onto Great North Road 73 yd
58 Exit roundabout straight onto Great North Road 1 mi
59 Enter rotary slightly left onto Kasangula Road 11 yd
60 Exit rotary straight onto Kasangula Road 3 mi
61 Turn right onto Zambezi Road 1 mi
62 Turn left onto Katima Mulilo Road 1 mi
63 Enter rotary slightly left onto Great East Road 11 yd
64 Exit rotary straight onto Great East Road 2 mi
65 Keep slightly left onto Great East Road 1 mi
66 Enter rotary slightly left onto Great East Road 71 yd
67 Exit rotary straight onto Great East Road 2 mi
68 Enter roundabout straight onto Great East Road 61 yd
69 Exit roundabout straight onto Great East Road 3 mi
70 Enter rotary slightly left onto Great East Road 116 yd
71 Exit rotary left onto Great East Road 46 mi
72 Turn right onto Detour 7 mi
73 Continue straight 5 mi
74 Arrive

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The return trip from Lusaka to Nairobi covers roughly the same distance, 1542 mi.

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How far is it from Nairobi to Lusaka?: The distance between Nairobi and Lusaka is 1542 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from Nairobi to Lusaka?: The drive from Nairobi to Lusaka takes approximately 34 h 45 min by car.
What is the best route from Nairobi to Lusaka?: The fastest route from Nairobi to Lusaka covers 1542 mi with a driving time of approximately 34 h 45 min.
Which direction is Lusaka from Nairobi?: Lusaka lies roughly to the south-west of Nairobi.
Which roads does the route from Nairobi to Lusaka follow?: The drive from Nairobi to Lusaka mainly follows T2, T5, T1. The longest single stretch is 629 mi on T2.
Which towns do you pass between Nairobi and Lusaka?: Towns on the route from Nairobi to Lusaka include Arusha, Dodoma, Chimala, Isoka, Kapiri Mposhi.

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