How far is it from Koli to Vaala?

The distance between Koli and Vaala is 162 mi by road.

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

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

What is the best route from Koli to Vaala?

The fastest route from Koli to Vaala covers 162 mi with a driving time of approximately 3 h 50 min.

Which direction is Vaala from Koli?

Vaala lies roughly to the north-west of Koli.

Which roads does the route from Koli to Vaala follow?

The drive from Koli to Vaala mainly follows 6, 899, 22. The longest single stretch is 81 mi on 6.

Which towns do you pass between Koli and Vaala?

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

Koli Vaala

Distance: 162 miDuration: 3 h 50 min

Driving from Koli to Vaala takes about 3 h 50 min via 6. The distance is 162 mi. The straight-line distance is 136 mi. EV charging is available along the route, including in Nurmes, Sotkamo, Kajaani, Vaala. Driving directions

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Driving directions24 · 162 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 Continue straight onto Ouluntie 31 mi
21 Continue straight onto Kajaanintie 3 mi
22 Turn left onto Vaalantie 2 mi
23 At roundabout, take exit straight onto Vaalantie 1 mi
24 Arrive onto Vaalantie

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The return trip from Vaala to Koli covers roughly the same distance, 162 mi.

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How far is it from Koli to Vaala?: The distance between Koli and Vaala is 162 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from Koli to Vaala?: The drive from Koli to Vaala takes approximately 3 h 50 min by car.
What is the best route from Koli to Vaala?: The fastest route from Koli to Vaala covers 162 mi with a driving time of approximately 3 h 50 min.
Which direction is Vaala from Koli?: Vaala lies roughly to the north-west of Koli.
Which roads does the route from Koli to Vaala follow?: The drive from Koli to Vaala mainly follows 6, 899, 22. The longest single stretch is 81 mi on 6.
Which towns do you pass between Koli and Vaala?: Towns on the route from Koli to Vaala include Nurmes, Sotkamo, Paltamo.

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