How far is it from Lorient to Vannes?

The distance between Lorient and Vannes is 37 mi by road.

How long does it take to drive from Lorient to Vannes?

The drive from Lorient to Vannes takes approximately 50 min by car.

What is the best route from Lorient to Vannes?

The fastest route from Lorient to Vannes covers 37 mi with a driving time of approximately 50 min.

Which direction is Vannes from Lorient?

Vannes lies roughly to the east of Lorient.

Which roads does the route from Lorient to Vannes follow?

The drive from Lorient to Vannes mainly follows N 165.

Lorient Vannes

Distance: 37 miDuration: 50 min

Driving from Lorient to Vannes takes about 50 min via N 165. The distance is 37 mi. The straight-line distance is 30 mi. EV charging is available along the route, including in Lorient, Vannes. Driving directions

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Driving directions26 · 37 mi

1 Depart left onto Allée des Merlus 46 yd
2 Turn right onto Rue Jean Le Coutaller 1 mi
3 At roundabout, take exit straight onto Rue Amiral Bouvet 1 mi
4 Turn left onto Rue François Le Leve 84 yd
5 Turn right onto Rue Henri Dunant 1 mi
6 At roundabout, take exit left onto Boulevard Yves Demaine 1 mi
7 Enter rotary slightly right onto Boulevard Yves Demaine 27 yd
8 Exit rotary slightly right onto Boulevard Yves Demaine 1 mi
9 Enter rotary right onto Rue Pierre Degeyter 68 yd
10 Exit rotary right onto Rue Pierre Degeyter 1 mi
11 Merge slightly left onto Pénétrante de Lorient 1 mi
12 Keep slightly right 1 mi
13 Merge slightly left onto Voie Express de Nantes à Brest 33 mi

14 Take exit slightly right 1 mi
15 Turn right 119 yd
16 Keep slightly left 29 yd
17 Enter rotary right onto Avenue Georges Pompidou 75 yd
18 Exit rotary right onto Avenue Georges Pompidou 1 mi
19 Continue straight onto Rue Capitaine Jude 1 mi
20 Enter roundabout slightly right onto Avenue Jean Monnet 13 yd
21 Exit roundabout slightly right onto Avenue Jean Monnet 1 mi
22 Enter rotary right onto Avenue Jean Monnet 58 yd
23 Exit rotary right onto Avenue Jean Monnet 1 mi
24 Turn straight onto Rue Thiers 74 yd
25 Continue right onto Place Maurice Marchais 84 yd
26 Arrive right onto Rue Alain René Lesage

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The return trip from Vannes to Lorient covers roughly the same distance, 37 mi.

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How far is it from Lorient to Vannes?: The distance between Lorient and Vannes is 37 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from Lorient to Vannes?: The drive from Lorient to Vannes takes approximately 50 min by car.
What is the best route from Lorient to Vannes?: The fastest route from Lorient to Vannes covers 37 mi with a driving time of approximately 50 min.
Which direction is Vannes from Lorient?: Vannes lies roughly to the east of Lorient.
Which roads does the route from Lorient to Vannes follow?: The drive from Lorient to Vannes mainly follows N 165.

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