How far is it from Kitale to Embu?

The distance between Kitale and Embu is 286 mi by road.

How long does it take to drive from Kitale to Embu?

The drive from Kitale to Embu takes approximately 6 h 10 min by car.

What is the best route from Kitale to Embu?

The fastest route from Kitale to Embu covers 286 mi with a driving time of approximately 6 h 10 min.

Which direction is Embu from Kitale?

Embu lies roughly to the south-east of Kitale.

Which roads does the route from Kitale to Embu follow?

The drive from Kitale to Embu mainly follows B14, A8, B21. The longest single stretch is 108 mi on B21.

Which towns do you pass between Kitale and Embu?

Towns on the route from Kitale to Embu include Eldoret, Eldama Ravine, Upper Gilgil, Nyeri, Kagio.

Kitale Embu

Distance: 286 miDuration: 6 h 10 min

Driving from Kitale to Embu takes about 6 h 10 min via B21. The distance is 286 mi. The straight-line distance is 201 mi. Driving directions

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Driving directions51 · 286 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 2 mi
29 Take exit slightly left 1 mi
30 Enter roundabout left 32 yd
31 Exit roundabout slightly left 9 mi
32 Turn slightly right onto Nyeri-Nyahururu Road 15 mi
33 Continue straight onto Nyahururu-Nakuru Road 14 mi
34 Turn slightly left onto Nyeri-Nyahururu Road 23 yd
35 Enter roundabout straight 4 yd
36 Exit roundabout slightly left 1 mi
37 Keep slightly right onto Nyeri-Nyahururu Road 53 mi
38 Continue straight onto Nyeri-Nyahururu Highway 9 mi
39 At end of road, turn right onto Nyeri-Nyahururu Highway 135 yd
40 Continue straight onto C70 1 mi
41 Keep slightly right 1 mi
42 Continue left onto Nyeri Karatina Road 9 mi
43 Continue straight 9 mi
44 Take exit slightly left 47 yd
45 Turn straight 18 mi
46 At end of road, turn left 4 mi
47 Turn left 8 mi
48 Turn right 12 yd
49 Turn left 1 mi
50 Turn right onto Embu - Siakago Road 1 mi
51 Arrive right onto Embu - Siakago Road

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The return trip from Embu to Kitale covers roughly the same distance, 286 mi.

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How far is it from Kitale to Embu?: The distance between Kitale and Embu is 286 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from Kitale to Embu?: The drive from Kitale to Embu takes approximately 6 h 10 min by car.
What is the best route from Kitale to Embu?: The fastest route from Kitale to Embu covers 286 mi with a driving time of approximately 6 h 10 min.
Which direction is Embu from Kitale?: Embu lies roughly to the south-east of Kitale.
Which roads does the route from Kitale to Embu follow?: The drive from Kitale to Embu mainly follows B14, A8, B21. The longest single stretch is 108 mi on B21.
Which towns do you pass between Kitale and Embu?: Towns on the route from Kitale to Embu include Eldoret, Eldama Ravine, Upper Gilgil, Nyeri, Kagio.

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