How far is it from Kilbirnie to Loans?

The distance between Kilbirnie and Loans is 18 mi by road.

How long does it take to drive from Kilbirnie to Loans?

The drive from Kilbirnie to Loans takes approximately 30 min by car.

What is the best route from Kilbirnie to Loans?

The fastest route from Kilbirnie to Loans covers 18 mi with a driving time of approximately 30 min.

Which direction is Loans from Kilbirnie?

Loans lies roughly to the south of Kilbirnie.

Are there charging stations between Kilbirnie and Loans?

Yes. You can charge along the route from Kilbirnie to Loans, including Allison Street Retail Park, Allison Street (75 kW); Red Squirrel Pub & Restaurant, Ashenyards Park (75 kW); Hole Road, Coylton (51 kW). Charging points on this route: 98.

Kilbirnie Loans

Distance: 18 miDuration: 30 min

Driving from Kilbirnie to Loans takes about 30 min via A78. The distance is 18 mi. The straight-line distance is 15 mi. Driving directions

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Driving directions26 · 18 mi

1 Depart right onto Ladysmith Road 103 yd
2 Turn right onto Avils Place 1 mi
3 Continue straight onto Holmhead 1 mi
4 Turn right onto Dalry Road 3 mi
5 Continue straight onto Braehead 1 mi
6 Continue straight onto North Street 144 yd
7 Turn straight onto Roche Way 1 mi
8 Turn right onto Vennel Street 1 mi
9 At end of road, turn right onto Kilwinning Road 1 mi
10 Enter rotary left 66 yd
11 Exit rotary left 4 mi
12 At end of road, turn left onto Howgate 1 mi
13 Continue straight onto Almswall Road 1 mi

14 Continue straight onto Nethermains Road 1 mi
15 At roundabout, take exit left onto Nethermains Road 1 mi
16 Take ramp straight onto Nethermains Road 156 yd
17 Turn left onto Kilwinning Bypass 1 mi
18 Continue straight onto Irvine Bypass 6 mi
19 Enter rotary slightly left onto Troon Bypass 68 yd
20 Exit rotary straight onto Troon Bypass 3 mi
21 Take exit slightly left 1 mi
22 Enter roundabout slightly left 36 yd
23 Exit roundabout slightly left 1 mi
24 At end of road, turn right 1 mi
25 Continue straight onto Fullarton Place 146 yd
26 Arrive left onto Main Street

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The return trip from Loans to Kilbirnie covers roughly the same distance, 18 mi.

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Charging points along the way

98 chargers

Allison Street Retail Park, Allison StreetAllison Street Retail Park, Allison Street, Ayr, KA8 8HD75 kW
Red Squirrel Pub & Restaurant, Ashenyards ParkRed Squirrel Pub & Restaurant, Ashenyards Park, Stevenston, KA20 3DA75 kW
Hole Road, CoyltonHole Road, Coylton, South Ayrshire, KA6 6QP51 kW
1 Highfield Drive, Prestwick1 Highfield Drive, Prestwick, South Ayrshire, KA8 9SH50 kW
25 Church Street, Johnstone25 Church Street, Johnstone, Renfrewshire, PA5 8FA50 kW

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Loans → Crosshill, South Ayrshire19 mi · 25 min Loans → Drybridge, North Ayrshire5 mi · 10 min Loans → Prestwick, South Ayrshire6 mi · 15 min Loans → Ayr9 mi · 15 min Loans → Shewalton4 mi · 10 min Loans → Newton on Ayr7 mi · 15 min

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How far is it from Kilbirnie to Loans?: The distance between Kilbirnie and Loans is 18 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from Kilbirnie to Loans?: The drive from Kilbirnie to Loans takes approximately 30 min by car.
What is the best route from Kilbirnie to Loans?: The fastest route from Kilbirnie to Loans covers 18 mi with a driving time of approximately 30 min.
Which direction is Loans from Kilbirnie?: Loans lies roughly to the south of Kilbirnie.
Are there charging stations between Kilbirnie and Loans?: Yes. You can charge along the route from Kilbirnie to Loans, including Allison Street Retail Park, Allison Street (75 kW); Red Squirrel Pub & Restaurant, Ashenyards Park (75 kW); Hole Road, Coylton (51 kW). Charging points on this route: 98.

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