How far is it from Koli to Puolanka?

The distance between Koli and Puolanka is 166 mi by road.

How long does it take to drive from Koli to Puolanka?

The drive from Koli to Puolanka takes approximately 3 h 50 min by car.

What is the best route from Koli to Puolanka?

The fastest route from Koli to Puolanka covers 166 mi with a driving time of approximately 3 h 50 min.

Which direction is Puolanka from Koli?

Puolanka lies roughly to the north-west of Koli.

Which roads does the route from Koli to Puolanka follow?

The drive from Koli to Puolanka mainly follows 6, 899, 78. The longest single stretch is 81 mi on 6.

Which towns do you pass between Koli and Puolanka?

Towns on the route from Koli to Puolanka include Juuka, Nurmes, Sotkamo, Paltamo.

Koli Puolanka

Distance: 166 miDuration: 3 h 50 min

Driving from Koli to Puolanka takes about 3 h 50 min via 6. The distance is 166 mi. The straight-line distance is 139 mi. EV charging is available along the route, including in Juuka, Nurmes, Sotkamo, Kajaani. Driving directions

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Driving directions24 · 166 mi

1 Depart right 1 mi
2 Turn left onto Rantatie 2 mi
3 Turn left onto Merilänrannantie 1 mi
4 Continue straight onto Kolintie 6 mi
5 Turn right onto Joensuuntie 16 mi
6 Continue straight onto Nurmeksentie 16 mi
7 Continue straight onto Joensuuntie 9 mi
8 Continue straight onto Nurmeksentie 12 mi
9 Continue straight onto Kajaanintie 18 mi
10 Continue straight onto Nurmestie 13 mi
11 Continue right onto Nurmestie 8 mi
12 Turn left onto Kainuuntie 146 yd
13 Continue straight onto Vuokatintie 1 mi

14 Turn right onto Pohjavaarantie 11 mi
15 Turn right onto Jormuantie 6 mi
16 At end of road, turn right onto Kulunnantie 1 mi
17 Turn right onto Kontiomäentie 2 mi
18 Continue straight onto Viitostie 1 mi
19 Turn left onto Kajaanintie 11 mi
20 Turn right onto Puolangantie 10 mi
21 Continue straight onto Paltamontie 29 mi
22 Turn left onto Maaherrankatu 1 mi
23 At end of road, turn right onto Ouluntie 1 mi
24 Arrive onto Ouluntie

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The return trip from Puolanka to Koli covers roughly the same distance, 166 mi.

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How far is it from Koli to Puolanka?: The distance between Koli and Puolanka is 166 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from Koli to Puolanka?: The drive from Koli to Puolanka takes approximately 3 h 50 min by car.
What is the best route from Koli to Puolanka?: The fastest route from Koli to Puolanka covers 166 mi with a driving time of approximately 3 h 50 min.
Which direction is Puolanka from Koli?: Puolanka lies roughly to the north-west of Koli.
Which roads does the route from Koli to Puolanka follow?: The drive from Koli to Puolanka mainly follows 6, 899, 78. The longest single stretch is 81 mi on 6.
Which towns do you pass between Koli and Puolanka?: Towns on the route from Koli to Puolanka include Juuka, Nurmes, Sotkamo, Paltamo.

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