How far is it from Paris to Chartres?

The distance between Paris and Chartres is 56 mi by road.

How long does it take to drive from Paris to Chartres?

The drive from Paris to Chartres takes approximately 1 h 15 min by car.

What is the best route from Paris to Chartres?

The fastest route from Paris to Chartres covers 56 mi with a driving time of approximately 1 h 15 min.

Which direction is Chartres from Paris?

Chartres lies roughly to the south-west of Paris.

Which roads does the route from Paris to Chartres follow?

The drive from Paris to Chartres mainly follows A 10, A 11.

Which towns do you pass between Paris and Chartres?

Towns on the route from Paris to Chartres include Suresnes, Orly, Châtenay-Malabry.

Paris Chartres

Distance: 56 miDuration: 1 h 15 min

Driving from Paris to Chartres takes about 1 h 15 min via A 10. The distance is 56 mi. The straight-line distance is 49 mi. EV charging is available along the route, including in Malakoff, Châtenay-Malabry, Montigny-le-Bretonneux. Driving directions

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Driving directions45 · 56 mi

1 Depart right onto Place du Pont-Neuf - Christo et Jeanne-Claude 116 yd
2 Turn right onto Quai de Conti 53 yd
3 Turn left onto Rue Guénégaud 1 mi
4 Turn left onto Rue Mazarine 1 mi
5 Continue straight onto Rue de l'Ancienne Comédie 1 mi
6 Continue straight onto Rue de Condé 134 yd
7 Turn slightly left onto Rue Crébillon 1 mi
8 Turn left onto Rue de Médicis 1 mi
9 Turn right onto Boulevard Saint-Michel 1 mi
10 Continue straight onto Avenue de l'Observatoire 1 mi
11 Continue slightly right onto Avenue Denfert-Rochereau 1 mi
12 Continue straight onto Avenue du Colonel Henri Rol Tanguy 115 yd
13 Continue straight onto Avenue du Général Leclerc 1 mi

14 Enter rotary right onto Rue d'Alésia 86 yd
15 Exit rotary right onto Rue d'Alésia 158 yd
16 Turn right onto Rue du Lunain 1 mi
17 At end of road, turn right onto Rue Sarrette 53 yd
18 Turn left onto Rue Marié-Davy 105 yd
19 Turn right onto Rue du Père Corentin 1 mi
20 At end of road, turn right onto Boulevard Jourdan 86 yd
21 Turn left onto Place du 25 Août 1944 157 yd
22 Continue straight onto Rue de la Légion Étrangère 1 mi
23 Turn left onto Boulevard Romain Rolland 125 yd
24 Continue straight 1 mi
25 Continue straight 6 mi
26 Keep slightly right onto L'Aquitaine 3 mi
27 Keep slightly right onto L'Aquitaine 2 mi
28 Keep slightly right onto L'Aquitaine 22 mi
29 Keep slightly right onto L’Océane 18 mi
30 Take exit slightly right 1 mi
31 Continue straight 1 mi
32 Turn straight 1 mi
33 Enter roundabout slightly right 95 yd
34 Exit roundabout right 1 mi
35 Enter rotary slightly right onto Avenue Jean Mermoz 55 yd
36 Exit rotary right onto Avenue Jean Mermoz 1 mi
37 Enter roundabout right onto Avenue Jean Mermoz 47 yd
38 Exit roundabout right onto Avenue Jean Mermoz 1 mi
39 Turn slightly left onto Rue d'Ablis 1 mi
40 Continue slightly left onto Boulevard de la Courtille 1 mi
41 Enter roundabout straight onto Boulevard de la Courtille 9 yd
42 Exit roundabout slightly right onto Boulevard de la Courtille 85 yd
43 Continue straight onto Boulevard Adelphe Chasles 1 mi
44 Continue slightly left onto Place des Épars 142 yd
45 Arrive onto Boulevard Maurice Viollette

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The return trip from Chartres to Paris covers roughly the same distance, 56 mi.

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How far is it from Paris to Chartres?: The distance between Paris and Chartres is 56 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from Paris to Chartres?: The drive from Paris to Chartres takes approximately 1 h 15 min by car.
What is the best route from Paris to Chartres?: The fastest route from Paris to Chartres covers 56 mi with a driving time of approximately 1 h 15 min.
Which direction is Chartres from Paris?: Chartres lies roughly to the south-west of Paris.
Which roads does the route from Paris to Chartres follow?: The drive from Paris to Chartres mainly follows A 10, A 11.
Which towns do you pass between Paris and Chartres?: Towns on the route from Paris to Chartres include Suresnes, Orly, Châtenay-Malabry.

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