How far is it from Kuopio to Oulu?

The distance between Kuopio and Oulu is 179 mi by road.

How long does it take to drive from Kuopio to Oulu?

The drive from Kuopio to Oulu takes approximately 4 h by car.

The fastest route from Kuopio to Oulu covers 179 mi with a driving time of approximately 4 h.

Oulu lies roughly to the north-west of Kuopio.

The drive from Kuopio to Oulu mainly follows 5, 27, 4. The longest single stretch is 56 mi on 4.

Towns on the route from Kuopio to Oulu include Siilinjärvi, Iisalmi, Vieremä, Pulkkila, Kempele.

Distance: 179 miDuration: 4 h

Driving from Kuopio to Oulu takes about 4 h via 4. The distance is 179 mi. The straight-line distance is 161 mi. EV charging is available along the route, including in Kuopio, Iisalmi, Kiuruvesi, Kärsämäki, Oulu. Driving directions

Driving directions31 · 179 mi

The return trip from Oulu to Kuopio covers roughly the same distance, 179 mi.

No notable attractions were found along this route.

Distance and drive time are computed from OpenStreetMap road data with the OSRM routing engine. Updated 16 August 2026.

How far is it from Kuopio to Oulu?: The distance between Kuopio and Oulu is 179 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from Kuopio to Oulu?: The drive from Kuopio to Oulu takes approximately 4 h by car.
What is the best route from Kuopio to Oulu?: The fastest route from Kuopio to Oulu covers 179 mi with a driving time of approximately 4 h.
Which direction is Oulu from Kuopio?: Oulu lies roughly to the north-west of Kuopio.
Which roads does the route from Kuopio to Oulu follow?: The drive from Kuopio to Oulu mainly follows 5, 27, 4. The longest single stretch is 56 mi on 4.
Which towns do you pass between Kuopio and Oulu?: Towns on the route from Kuopio to Oulu include Siilinjärvi, Iisalmi, Vieremä, Pulkkila, Kempele.