How far is it from Kitale to Mwala?

The distance between Kitale and Mwala is 299 mi by road.

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

The drive from Kitale to Mwala takes approximately 6 h 25 min by car.

What is the best route from Kitale to Mwala?

The fastest route from Kitale to Mwala covers 299 mi with a driving time of approximately 6 h 25 min.

Which direction is Mwala from Kitale?

Mwala lies roughly to the south-east of Kitale.

Which roads does the route from Kitale to Mwala follow?

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

Which towns do you pass between Kitale and Mwala?

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

Kitale Mwala

Distance: 299 miDuration: 6 h 25 min

Driving from Kitale to Mwala takes about 6 h 25 min via A8. The distance is 299 mi. The straight-line distance is 236 mi. EV charging is available along the route, including in Pumwani, Mlolongo. Driving directions

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Driving directions64 · 299 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 right onto Mombasa Road 2 mi
52 Turn straight onto Nairobi-Mombasa Road 4 mi
53 Continue straight onto Nairobi-Mombasa Roas 3 mi
54 Continue straight onto Nairobi-Mombasa Road 7 mi
55 Continue straight onto Mombasa Road 1 mi
56 Turn left onto Chumvi-Machakos-Kitui Road 10 mi
57 Enter roundabout slightly left 56 yd
58 Exit roundabout left 175 yd
59 Turn left onto Mulu Mutisya Highway 1 mi
60 Turn straight onto Machakos-Kitui Road 19 mi
61 Turn left 5 mi
62 Turn straight 1 mi
63 Turn right 1 mi
64 Arrive left

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The return trip from Mwala to Kitale covers roughly the same distance, 299 mi.

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How far is it from Kitale to Mwala?: The distance between Kitale and Mwala is 299 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from Kitale to Mwala?: The drive from Kitale to Mwala takes approximately 6 h 25 min by car.
What is the best route from Kitale to Mwala?: The fastest route from Kitale to Mwala covers 299 mi with a driving time of approximately 6 h 25 min.
Which direction is Mwala from Kitale?: Mwala lies roughly to the south-east of Kitale.
Which roads does the route from Kitale to Mwala follow?: The drive from Kitale to Mwala mainly follows B14, A8, A8_SOUTH. The longest single stretch is 145 mi on A8.
Which towns do you pass between Kitale and Mwala?: Towns on the route from Kitale to Mwala include Eldoret, Eldama Ravine, Elburgon, Mai, Athi River.

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