How far is it from Kitale to Matuu?

The distance between Kitale and Matuu is 295 mi by road.

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

The drive from Kitale to Matuu takes approximately 6 h 20 min by car.

What is the best route from Kitale to Matuu?

The fastest route from Kitale to Matuu covers 295 mi with a driving time of approximately 6 h 20 min.

Which direction is Matuu from Kitale?

Matuu lies roughly to the south-east of Kitale.

Which roads does the route from Kitale to Matuu follow?

The drive from Kitale to Matuu mainly follows A8, A8_SOUTH, A3. The longest single stretch is 145 mi on A8.

Which towns do you pass between Kitale and Matuu?

Towns on the route from Kitale to Matuu include Eldoret, Eldama Ravine, Elburgon, Githunguri, Kiambu.

Kitale Matuu

Distance: 295 miDuration: 6 h 20 min

Driving from Kitale to Matuu takes about 6 h 20 min via A8. The distance is 295 mi. The straight-line distance is 231 mi. EV charging is available along the route, including in Karuri, Kiambu. Driving directions

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Driving directions59 · 295 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. 5 mi
38 Turn left onto Thogoto-Thigio-Limuru Road 1 mi
39 Continue slightly right onto Thogoto-Thigio-Limuru Road 1 mi
40 Continue slightly right onto Thogoto-Thigio-Limuru Road 2 mi
41 Turn left onto Kiambu-Limuru Rd. 4 mi
42 Continue slightly right onto Kiambu-Limuru Rd. 10 mi
43 Continue straight onto Kiambu-Limuru Road 5 mi
44 Turn left onto Ruiru-Kiambu Road 1 mi
45 Enter roundabout left onto Kamiti Road 19 yd
46 Exit roundabout slightly left onto Kamiti Road 49 yd
47 Turn straight onto Ruiru-Kiambu Road 4 mi
48 At end of road, turn left onto Ruiru-Kamiti Road 3 mi
49 Continue straight onto Ruiru Kamiti Road 3 mi
50 Continue straight onto Ruiru Road 1 mi
51 Enter rotary slightly left onto Ruiru Road 28 yd
52 Exit rotary left onto Ruiru Road 1 mi
53 Turn slightly left onto Thika Road 1 mi
54 Take ramp slightly right onto Thika Road 70 yd
55 Merge slightly right onto Thika Road 10 mi
56 Continue straight onto Meru-Nairobi Highway 144 yd
57 Take exit slightly left onto Garissa Road 1 mi
58 Merge slightly left onto Garissa Road 39 mi
59 Arrive right onto Garissa Road

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The return trip from Matuu to Kitale covers roughly the same distance, 295 mi.

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How far is it from Kitale to Matuu?: The distance between Kitale and Matuu is 295 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from Kitale to Matuu?: The drive from Kitale to Matuu takes approximately 6 h 20 min by car.
What is the best route from Kitale to Matuu?: The fastest route from Kitale to Matuu covers 295 mi with a driving time of approximately 6 h 20 min.
Which direction is Matuu from Kitale?: Matuu lies roughly to the south-east of Kitale.
Which roads does the route from Kitale to Matuu follow?: The drive from Kitale to Matuu mainly follows A8, A8_SOUTH, A3. The longest single stretch is 145 mi on A8.
Which towns do you pass between Kitale and Matuu?: Towns on the route from Kitale to Matuu include Eldoret, Eldama Ravine, Elburgon, Githunguri, Kiambu.

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