How far is it from Paris to Lorient?

The distance between Paris and Lorient is 311 mi by road.

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

The drive from Paris to Lorient takes approximately 5 h 45 min by car.

What is the best route from Paris to Lorient?

The fastest route from Paris to Lorient covers 311 mi with a driving time of approximately 5 h 45 min.

Which direction is Lorient from Paris?

Lorient lies roughly to the west of Paris.

Which roads does the route from Paris to Lorient follow?

The drive from Paris to Lorient mainly follows A 11, A 81, N 24. The longest single stretch is 93 mi on A 11.

Which towns do you pass between Paris and Lorient?

Towns on the route from Paris to Lorient include Orly, Le Mans, Rennes.

Paris Lorient

Distance: 311 miDuration: 5 h 45 min

Driving from Paris to Lorient takes about 5 h 45 min via A 11. The distance is 311 mi. The straight-line distance is 274 mi. EV charging is available along the route, including in Malakoff, Le Mans, Rennes, Lorient. Driving directions

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Driving directions51 · 311 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 93 mi
30 Take exit slightly right 59 mi
31 Continue straight 26 mi
32 Continue straight onto Rocade Sud 7 mi
33 Continue straight onto Rocade Ouest 3 mi
34 Take exit slightly right onto Porte de Lorient 1 mi
35 Continue right onto Porte de Lorient 115 yd
36 Turn slightly right onto Rue de Lorient 2 mi
37 Continue straight onto Route de Lorient 83 mi
38 Merge slightly left onto Voie Express de Nantes à Brest 5 mi
39 Take exit slightly right 97 yd
40 Keep slightly left 1 mi
41 Turn straight 1 mi
42 Enter rotary straight 153 yd
43 Exit rotary slightly right 2 mi
44 Enter roundabout right onto Boulevard de Normandie 41 yd
45 Exit roundabout right onto Boulevard de Normandie 1 mi
46 Continue straight onto Boulevard d'Oradour-sur-Glane 1 mi
47 Keep slightly right onto Boulevard Léon Blum 1 mi
48 At roundabout, take exit left onto Rue Amiral Bouvet 81 yd
49 Continue straight onto Rue Jean Le Coutaller 1 mi
50 Turn left onto Allée des Merlus 46 yd
51 Arrive right onto Allée des Merlus

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The return trip from Lorient to Paris covers roughly the same distance, 311 mi.

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How far is it from Paris to Lorient?: The distance between Paris and Lorient is 311 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from Paris to Lorient?: The drive from Paris to Lorient takes approximately 5 h 45 min by car.
What is the best route from Paris to Lorient?: The fastest route from Paris to Lorient covers 311 mi with a driving time of approximately 5 h 45 min.
Which direction is Lorient from Paris?: Lorient lies roughly to the west of Paris.
Which roads does the route from Paris to Lorient follow?: The drive from Paris to Lorient mainly follows A 11, A 81, N 24. The longest single stretch is 93 mi on A 11.
Which towns do you pass between Paris and Lorient?: Towns on the route from Paris to Lorient include Orly, Le Mans, Rennes.

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