How far is it from Kitale to Meru?

The distance between Kitale and Meru is 294 mi by road.

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

The drive from Kitale to Meru takes approximately 6 h 35 min by car.

What is the best route from Kitale to Meru?

The fastest route from Kitale to Meru covers 294 mi with a driving time of approximately 6 h 35 min.

Which direction is Meru from Kitale?

Meru lies roughly to the east of Kitale.

Which roads does the route from Kitale to Meru follow?

The drive from Kitale to Meru mainly follows A8, B21, A2. The longest single stretch is 106 mi on A8.

Which towns do you pass between Kitale and Meru?

Towns on the route from Kitale to Meru include Eldoret, Eldama Ravine, Elburgon, Subukia, Timau.

Kitale Meru

Distance: 294 miDuration: 6 h 35 min

Driving from Kitale to Meru takes about 6 h 35 min via A8. The distance is 294 mi. The straight-line distance is 195 mi. Driving directions

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Driving directions48 · 294 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 31 mi
38 Turn left 1 mi
39 Turn left 13 mi
40 Turn left onto Naromoru Mweiga Murram Road 12 mi
41 At end of road, turn left onto Nyeri-Nanyuki Road 46 mi
42 Continue straight onto Meru-Nairobi Highway 15 mi
43 Continue straight onto Embu-Meru Highway 1 mi
44 Continue straight onto Meru-Nairobi Highway 1 mi
45 Continue right onto Meru-Nairobi Highway 1 mi
46 Turn left onto Njuri Ncheke Street 1 mi
47 Turn left 106 yd
48 Arrive right

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The return trip from Meru to Kitale covers roughly the same distance, 294 mi.

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How far is it from Kitale to Meru?: The distance between Kitale and Meru is 294 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from Kitale to Meru?: The drive from Kitale to Meru takes approximately 6 h 35 min by car.
What is the best route from Kitale to Meru?: The fastest route from Kitale to Meru covers 294 mi with a driving time of approximately 6 h 35 min.
Which direction is Meru from Kitale?: Meru lies roughly to the east of Kitale.
Which roads does the route from Kitale to Meru follow?: The drive from Kitale to Meru mainly follows A8, B21, A2. The longest single stretch is 106 mi on A8.
Which towns do you pass between Kitale and Meru?: Towns on the route from Kitale to Meru include Eldoret, Eldama Ravine, Elburgon, Subukia, Timau.

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