How far is it from Koli to Rantasalmi?

The distance between Koli and Rantasalmi is 146 mi by road.

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

The drive from Koli to Rantasalmi takes approximately 3 h 35 min by car.

What is the best route from Koli to Rantasalmi?

The fastest route from Koli to Rantasalmi covers 146 mi with a driving time of approximately 3 h 35 min.

Which direction is Rantasalmi from Koli?

Rantasalmi lies roughly to the south-west of Koli.

Which roads does the route from Koli to Rantasalmi follow?

The drive from Koli to Rantasalmi mainly follows 6, 23, 464. The longest single stretch is 60 mi on 23.

Which towns do you pass between Koli and Rantasalmi?

Towns on the route from Koli to Rantasalmi include Joensuu, Heinävesi, Varkaus, Joroinen.

Koli Rantasalmi

Distance: 146 miDuration: 3 h 35 min

Driving from Koli to Rantasalmi takes about 3 h 35 min via 23. The distance is 146 mi. The straight-line distance is 86 mi. EV charging is available along the route, including in Joensuu, Outokumpu, Varkaus. Driving directions

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Driving directions22 · 146 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 left onto Joensuuntie 8 mi
6 Continue straight onto Kajaanintie 29 mi
7 Continue straight onto Kajaanintie 126 yd
8 Take exit right 1 mi
9 Merge slightly left onto Kuopiontie 16 mi
10 Turn left onto Varkaudentie 36 mi
11 Continue straight onto Joensuuntie 3 mi
12 Continue straight onto Vallantie 2 mi
13 Continue straight onto Joensuuntie 14 mi

14 Continue straight onto Valtatie 23 4 mi
15 Continue straight onto Taipaleentie 3 mi
16 Take exit right 1 mi
17 Merge slightly left onto Valtatie 5 6 mi
18 Take exit slightly right 1 mi
19 Turn right onto Rantasalmentie 6 mi
20 Continue straight onto Tiemassaarentie 14 mi
21 Continue straight onto Ohitustie 1 mi
22 Arrive onto Ohitustie

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The return trip from Rantasalmi to Koli covers roughly the same distance, 146 mi.

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How far is it from Koli to Rantasalmi?: The distance between Koli and Rantasalmi is 146 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from Koli to Rantasalmi?: The drive from Koli to Rantasalmi takes approximately 3 h 35 min by car.
What is the best route from Koli to Rantasalmi?: The fastest route from Koli to Rantasalmi covers 146 mi with a driving time of approximately 3 h 35 min.
Which direction is Rantasalmi from Koli?: Rantasalmi lies roughly to the south-west of Koli.
Which roads does the route from Koli to Rantasalmi follow?: The drive from Koli to Rantasalmi mainly follows 6, 23, 464. The longest single stretch is 60 mi on 23.
Which towns do you pass between Koli and Rantasalmi?: Towns on the route from Koli to Rantasalmi include Joensuu, Heinävesi, Varkaus, Joroinen.

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