How far is it from Kigali to Umutara?

The distance between Kigali and Umutara is 80 mi by road.

How long does it take to drive from Kigali to Umutara?

The drive from Kigali to Umutara takes approximately 1 h 50 min by car.

The fastest route from Kigali to Umutara covers 80 mi with a driving time of approximately 1 h 50 min.

Umutara lies roughly to the north of Kigali.

The drive from Kigali to Umutara mainly follows NR3, NR19. The longest single stretch is 36 mi on NR19.

Towns on the route from Kigali to Umutara include Shyorongi, Byumba.

Distance: 80 miDuration: 1 h 50 min

Driving from Kigali to Umutara takes about 1 h 50 min via NR19. The distance is 80 mi. The straight-line distance is 49 mi. Driving directions

Driving directions24 · 80 mi

The return trip from Umutara to Kigali covers roughly the same distance, 80 mi.

No notable attractions were found along this route.

Distance and drive time are computed from OpenStreetMap road data with the OSRM routing engine. Updated 7 October 2026.

How far is it from Kigali to Umutara?: The distance between Kigali and Umutara is 80 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from Kigali to Umutara?: The drive from Kigali to Umutara takes approximately 1 h 50 min by car.
What is the best route from Kigali to Umutara?: The fastest route from Kigali to Umutara covers 80 mi with a driving time of approximately 1 h 50 min.
Which direction is Umutara from Kigali?: Umutara lies roughly to the north of Kigali.
Which roads does the route from Kigali to Umutara follow?: The drive from Kigali to Umutara mainly follows NR3, NR19. The longest single stretch is 36 mi on NR19.
Which towns do you pass between Kigali and Umutara?: Towns on the route from Kigali to Umutara include Shyorongi, Byumba.