How far is it from Locarno to Simplon?

The distance between Locarno and Simplon is 48 mi by road.

How long does it take to drive from Locarno to Simplon?

The drive from Locarno to Simplon takes approximately 1 h 30 min by car.

What is the best route from Locarno to Simplon?

The fastest route from Locarno to Simplon covers 48 mi with a driving time of approximately 1 h 30 min.

Which direction is Simplon from Locarno?

Simplon lies roughly to the west of Locarno.

Locarno Simplon

Distance: 48 miDuration: 1 h 30 min

Driving from Locarno to Simplon takes about 1 h 30 min via SS337. The distance is 48 mi. The straight-line distance is 36 mi. EV charging is available along the route, including in Ronco sopra Ascona, Centovalli. Driving directions

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Driving directions56 · 48 mi

1 Depart left onto Via Giovanni Antonio Orelli 16 yd
2 Enter rotary right 1 mi
3 Exit rotary slightly right 1 mi
4 Turn slightly right 1 mi
5 Turn straight onto Via Locarno 1 mi
6 Enter roundabout right onto Via Locarno 70 yd
7 Exit roundabout right onto Via Locarno 1 mi
8 At roundabout, take exit right onto Via Mezzana 1 mi
9 Continue slightly right onto Via Arbigo 2 mi
10 At roundabout, take exit slightly left onto Via Arbigo 1 mi
11 Continue straight onto Via Golino 1 mi
12 Continue straight onto Via Mürásc 1 mi
13 Continue slightly left onto Via Donato Cavalli 1 mi

14 Continue straight onto Via Gottardo Piazzoni 1 mi
15 Continue straight onto Via Corcapolo 2 mi
16 Continue straight onto Via Verdasio 2 mi
17 Continue straight onto Via Centovalli 2 mi
18 Continue straight onto Via Cadanza 1 mi
19 Continue straight onto Via alla Dogana 1 mi
20 Turn slightly left onto Ponte Ribellasca 133 yd
21 Turn left onto Via Re 1 mi
22 Continue straight onto Strada statale della Val Vigezzo 3 mi
23 Continue straight onto Via Ribellasca 1 mi
24 Continue straight onto Strada statale della Val Vigezzo 1 mi
25 Continue straight onto Via Locarno 1 mi
26 Continue left onto Piazza Monsignor Luigi Peretti 121 yd
27 Continue straight onto Via Roma 1 mi
28 Continue straight onto Strada statale della Val Vigezzo 2 mi
29 Continue straight onto Via per Re 2 mi
30 Continue slightly right onto Via al Piano 1 mi
31 Continue straight onto Strada statale della Val Vigezzo 1 mi
32 Enter roundabout slightly right onto Strada statale della Val Vigezzo 28 yd
33 Exit roundabout slightly right onto Strada statale della Val Vigezzo 1 mi
34 Continue straight onto Via Giacomo Matteotti 168 yd
35 Enter roundabout right onto Strada statale della Val Vigezzo 21 yd
36 Exit roundabout slightly right onto Strada statale della Val Vigezzo 29 yd
37 Turn straight onto Via Giacomo Matteotti 1 mi
38 Enter roundabout right onto Via Domodossola 36 yd
39 Exit roundabout right onto Via Domodossola 2 mi
40 Continue straight onto Strada statale della Val Vigezzo 2 mi
41 Continue slightly left onto Strada statale della Val Vigezzo 5 mi
42 Turn right 40 yd
43 Continue left onto Via Provinciale 2 mi
44 Continue straight onto Strada provinciale 71 di Masera 1 mi
45 Turn left onto Via Pontetto 1 mi
46 Turn right 1 mi
47 Take ramp straight 1 mi
48 Merge slightly left onto Strada Statale 33 del Sempione 8 mi
49 Continue straight onto Galleria Iselle 1 mi
50 Continue straight onto Via Sempione 1 mi
51 Continue straight onto Strada Statale 33 del Sempione 2 mi
52 Continue straight 7 mi
53 Turn slightly right 1 mi
54 Continue slightly right onto Napoleonstrasse 1 mi
55 Continue straight onto Alte Simplonstrasse 1 mi
56 Arrive left onto Alte Simplonstrasse

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The return trip from Simplon to Locarno covers roughly the same distance, 48 mi.

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How far is it from Locarno to Simplon?: The distance between Locarno and Simplon is 48 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from Locarno to Simplon?: The drive from Locarno to Simplon takes approximately 1 h 30 min by car.
What is the best route from Locarno to Simplon?: The fastest route from Locarno to Simplon covers 48 mi with a driving time of approximately 1 h 30 min.
Which direction is Simplon from Locarno?: Simplon lies roughly to the west of Locarno.

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