How far is it from Lieksa to Oulu?

The distance between Lieksa and Oulu is 208 mi by road.

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

The drive from Lieksa to Oulu takes approximately 4 h 55 min by car.

What is the best route from Lieksa to Oulu?

The fastest route from Lieksa to Oulu covers 208 mi with a driving time of approximately 4 h 55 min.

Which direction is Oulu from Lieksa?

Oulu lies roughly to the north-west of Lieksa.

Which roads does the route from Lieksa to Oulu follow?

The drive from Lieksa to Oulu mainly follows 73, 6, 22. The longest single stretch is 100 mi on 22.

Which towns do you pass between Lieksa and Oulu?

Towns on the route from Lieksa to Oulu include Nurmes, Sotkamo, Paltamo, Vaala, Muhos.

Lieksa Oulu

Distance: 208 miDuration: 4 h 55 min

Driving from Lieksa to Oulu takes about 4 h 55 min via 22. The distance is 208 mi. The straight-line distance is 181 mi. EV charging is available along the route, including in Nurmes, Sotkamo, Kajaani, Vaala, Oulu. Driving directions

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Driving directions43 · 208 mi

1 Depart onto Karjalantie 1 mi
2 Enter roundabout straight onto Karjalantie 26 yd
3 Exit roundabout straight onto Karjalantie 1 mi
4 Enter roundabout right onto Nurmeksentie 33 yd
5 Exit roundabout slightly right onto Nurmeksentie 1 mi
6 Enter roundabout slightly right onto Nurmeksentie 38 yd
7 Exit roundabout straight onto Nurmeksentie 20 mi
8 Continue straight onto Lieksantie 13 mi
9 Enter roundabout slightly right onto Akkosalmentie 11 yd
10 Exit roundabout slightly right onto Akkosalmentie 2 mi
11 At end of road, turn left onto Kuhmontie 2 mi
12 Enter roundabout slightly right onto Kuopiontie 36 yd
13 Exit roundabout right onto Kuopiontie 3 mi

14 Turn right 1 mi
15 At end of road, turn right onto Nurmeksentie 11 mi
16 Continue straight onto Kajaanintie 18 mi
17 Continue straight onto Nurmestie 13 mi
18 Continue right onto Nurmestie 8 mi
19 Turn left onto Kainuuntie 146 yd
20 Continue straight onto Vuokatintie 1 mi
21 Turn right onto Pohjavaarantie 11 mi
22 Turn right onto Jormuantie 6 mi
23 At end of road, turn right onto Kulunnantie 1 mi
24 Turn right onto Kontiomäentie 2 mi
25 Continue straight onto Viitostie 1 mi
26 Turn left onto Kajaanintie 11 mi
27 Continue straight onto Ouluntie 31 mi
28 Continue straight onto Kajaanintie 3 mi
29 Continue straight onto Ouluntie 9 mi
30 Continue straight onto Kajaanintie 13 mi
31 Continue straight onto Ouluntie 3 mi
32 Continue straight onto Kajaanintie 1 mi
33 Continue straight onto Ouluntie 4 mi
34 Continue straight onto Kajaanintie 8 mi
35 Continue straight onto Valtatie 1 mi
36 Enter roundabout straight onto Valtatie 21 yd
37 Exit roundabout straight onto Valtatie 1 mi
38 Enter roundabout slightly right onto Ouluntie 30 yd
39 Exit roundabout slightly right onto Ouluntie 8 mi
40 Continue straight onto Kainuuntie 14 mi
41 Continue straight onto Saaristonkatu 1 mi
42 Turn right onto Uusikatu 57 yd
43 Arrive onto Uusikatu

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The return trip from Oulu to Lieksa covers roughly the same distance, 208 mi.

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How far is it from Lieksa to Oulu?: The distance between Lieksa and Oulu is 208 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from Lieksa to Oulu?: The drive from Lieksa to Oulu takes approximately 4 h 55 min by car.
What is the best route from Lieksa to Oulu?: The fastest route from Lieksa to Oulu covers 208 mi with a driving time of approximately 4 h 55 min.
Which direction is Oulu from Lieksa?: Oulu lies roughly to the north-west of Lieksa.
Which roads does the route from Lieksa to Oulu follow?: The drive from Lieksa to Oulu mainly follows 73, 6, 22. The longest single stretch is 100 mi on 22.
Which towns do you pass between Lieksa and Oulu?: Towns on the route from Lieksa to Oulu include Nurmes, Sotkamo, Paltamo, Vaala, Muhos.

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