How far is it from Kitale to Athi River?

The distance between Kitale and Athi River is 254 mi by road.

How long does it take to drive from Kitale to Athi River?

The drive from Kitale to Athi River takes approximately 5 h 35 min by car.

What is the best route from Kitale to Athi River?

The fastest route from Kitale to Athi River covers 254 mi with a driving time of approximately 5 h 35 min.

Which direction is Athi River from Kitale?

Athi River lies roughly to the south-east of Kitale.

Which roads does the route from Kitale to Athi River follow?

The drive from Kitale to Athi River mainly follows B14, A8, A8_SOUTH. The longest single stretch is 145 mi on A8.

Which towns do you pass between Kitale and Athi River?

Towns on the route from Kitale to Athi River include Matunda, Eldoret, Eldama Ravine, Mai, Kiambu.

Kitale Athi River

Distance: 254 miDuration: 5 h 35 min

Driving from Kitale to Athi River takes about 5 h 35 min via A8. The distance is 254 mi. The straight-line distance is 219 mi. EV charging is available along the route, including in Pumwani. Driving directions

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Driving directions57 · 254 mi

1 Depart left 1 mi
2 Turn right onto Kitale-Kapenguria Road 127 yd
3 Enter rotary slightly left onto Kakamega-Kitale Road 14 yd
4 Exit rotary straight onto Kakamega-Kitale Road 2 mi
5 Keep slightly right onto Kakamega-Kitale Road 1 mi
6 Continue straight onto Eldoret-Kitale Road 33 mi
7 Take exit slightly left onto Eldoret-Kitale Road 1 mi
8 Merge slightly right onto Eldoret -Webuye - Malaba Road 9 mi
9 Continue straight onto Malaba Road 3 mi
10 Continue straight onto Eldoret - Nakuru Road 38 mi
11 Continue straight onto Nakuru - Eldoret Road 25 mi
12 Turn straight onto Nairobi Road 1 mi
13 Continue straight onto Nakuru - Eldoret Road 5 mi

14 Continue straight onto Nairobi Road 1 mi
15 Keep slightly left onto Nakuru-Eldoret Rd. 7 mi
16 Merge slightly right onto Nairobi Road 1 mi
17 Continue straight onto Nakuru - Eldoret Road 2 mi
18 Continue straight onto Nairobi Road 7 mi
19 Continue straight onto Nakuru - Eldoret Road 7 mi
20 Continue straight onto Nakuru-Kisumu Road 2 mi
21 Enter roundabout straight onto Nakuru-Kisumu Road 54 yd
22 Exit roundabout straight onto Nakuru-Kisumu Road 1 mi
23 Enter roundabout slightly left onto George Morara Road 87 yd
24 Exit roundabout left onto George Morara Road 1 mi
25 Enter roundabout slightly left onto Geoffery Kamau Avenue 86 yd
26 Exit roundabout straight onto Geoffery Kamau Avenue 1 mi
27 Enter roundabout straight onto Old Nairobi Road 36 yd
28 Exit roundabout straight onto Old Nairobi Road 24 mi
29 Continue straight onto Nairobi-Nakuru Road 17 mi
30 Continue straight onto Nairobi - Nakuru Road 1 mi
31 Take exit sharp right onto Naivasha-Mai Mahiu 1 mi
32 Enter roundabout slightly left onto Naivasha-Mai Mahiu-Limuru Road 51 yd
33 Exit roundabout straight onto Naivasha-Mai Mahiu-Limuru Road 5 mi
34 Continue straight onto Naivasha-Mai Mahiu-Limuru Rd. 10 mi
35 Continue straight onto Naivasha-Mai Mahiu-Limuru Road 9 mi
36 Continue straight onto Limuru-Maimahiu Road 7 mi
37 Continue straight onto Limuru-Maimahiu Rd. 6 mi
38 Continue straight onto Kamandura-Maai Mahiu-Narok Road 1 mi
39 Continue straight onto Limuru Road 130 yd
40 Turn sharp right onto Eldoret-Malaba Road 1 mi
41 Take ramp slightly right onto Eldoret-Malaba Road 5 mi
42 Continue straight onto Nairobi-Nakuru Road 6 mi
43 Continue straight onto Waiyaki Way 2 mi
44 Continue straight onto Nairobi-Nakuru Road 2 mi
45 Continue straight onto Waiyaki Way 3 mi
46 Continue straight onto Nairobi Expressway 2 mi
47 Continue straight onto Waiyaki Way 156 yd
48 Keep slightly right onto Nairobi Expressway 9 mi
49 Take exit slightly left 1 mi
50 Merge slightly left onto Mombasa Road 10 mi
51 Keep slightly left onto Mombasa Road 1 mi
52 Keep slightly left onto Nairobi-Namanga Road 1 mi
53 Continue straight onto Namanga Road 1 mi
54 Turn left onto Makadara Road 1 mi
55 Continue straight onto Athi River Road 1 mi
56 Turn sharp left 110 yd
57 Arrive right

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The return trip from Athi River to Kitale covers roughly the same distance, 254 mi.

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How far is it from Kitale to Athi River?: The distance between Kitale and Athi River is 254 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from Kitale to Athi River?: The drive from Kitale to Athi River takes approximately 5 h 35 min by car.
What is the best route from Kitale to Athi River?: The fastest route from Kitale to Athi River covers 254 mi with a driving time of approximately 5 h 35 min.
Which direction is Athi River from Kitale?: Athi River lies roughly to the south-east of Kitale.
Which roads does the route from Kitale to Athi River follow?: The drive from Kitale to Athi River mainly follows B14, A8, A8_SOUTH. The longest single stretch is 145 mi on A8.
Which towns do you pass between Kitale and Athi River?: Towns on the route from Kitale to Athi River include Matunda, Eldoret, Eldama Ravine, Mai, Kiambu.

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