How far is it from Paris to Rennes?

The distance between Paris and Rennes is 217 mi by road.

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

The drive from Paris to Rennes takes approximately 3 h 55 min by car.

What is the best route from Paris to Rennes?

The fastest route from Paris to Rennes covers 217 mi with a driving time of approximately 3 h 55 min.

Which direction is Rennes from Paris?

Rennes lies roughly to the west of Paris.

Which roads does the route from Paris to Rennes follow?

The drive from Paris to Rennes mainly follows A 11, A 81, N 157. The longest single stretch is 93 mi on A 11.

Which towns do you pass between Paris and Rennes?

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

Paris Rennes

Distance: 217 miDuration: 3 h 55 min

Driving from Paris to Rennes takes about 3 h 55 min via A 11. The distance is 217 mi. The straight-line distance is 191 mi. EV charging is available along the route, including in Malakoff, Montigny-le-Bretonneux, Le Mans, Laval. Driving directions

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Driving directions51 · 217 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 2 mi
33 Take exit slightly right onto Porte de Beaulieu 1 mi
34 Enter rotary slightly right onto Boulevard des Alliés 64 yd
35 Exit rotary slightly right onto Boulevard des Alliés 1 mi
36 Enter rotary right onto Boulevard des Alliés 81 yd
37 Exit rotary slightly right onto Boulevard des Alliés 1 mi
38 Enter rotary slightly right onto Avenue des Préales 133 yd
39 Exit rotary slightly right onto Avenue des Préales 1 mi
40 Enter roundabout right onto Avenue des Préales 33 yd
41 Exit roundabout right onto Avenue des Préales 1 mi
42 Turn left 1 mi
43 Turn slightly right onto Avenue François Château 1 mi
44 Turn right onto Boulevard de Strasbourg 1 mi
45 Continue straight onto Boulevard de Metz 1 mi
46 Turn left onto Rue de la Palestine 1 mi
47 Turn left onto Rue du Thabor 1 mi
48 Turn sharp left onto Rue de la Borderie 1 mi
49 Turn right onto Rue de Robien 1 mi
50 Turn left onto Rue d'Antrain 5 yd
51 Arrive onto Rue d'Antrain

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The return trip from Rennes to Paris covers roughly the same distance, 217 mi.

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How far is it from Paris to Rennes?: The distance between Paris and Rennes is 217 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from Paris to Rennes?: The drive from Paris to Rennes takes approximately 3 h 55 min by car.
What is the best route from Paris to Rennes?: The fastest route from Paris to Rennes covers 217 mi with a driving time of approximately 3 h 55 min.
Which direction is Rennes from Paris?: Rennes lies roughly to the west of Paris.
Which roads does the route from Paris to Rennes follow?: The drive from Paris to Rennes mainly follows A 11, A 81, N 157. The longest single stretch is 93 mi on A 11.
Which towns do you pass between Paris and Rennes?: Towns on the route from Paris to Rennes include Orly, Chartres, Le Mans, Laval.

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