How far is it from Sauda to Skien?

The distance between Sauda and Skien is 169 mi by road.

How long does it take to drive from Sauda to Skien?

The drive from Sauda to Skien takes approximately 4 h 35 min by car.

What is the best route from Sauda to Skien?

The fastest route from Sauda to Skien covers 169 mi with a driving time of approximately 4 h 35 min.

Which direction is Skien from Sauda?

Skien lies roughly to the east of Sauda.

Which roads does the route from Sauda to Skien follow?

The drive from Sauda to Skien mainly follows 520, E 134, 36. The longest single stretch is 77 mi on E 134.

Which towns do you pass between Sauda and Skien?

Towns on the route from Sauda to Skien include Seljord, Bø.

Sauda Skien

Distance: 169 miDuration: 4 h 35 min

Driving from Sauda to Skien takes about 4 h 35 min via E 134. The distance is 169 mi. The straight-line distance is 119 mi. EV charging is available along the route, including in Sauda, Seljord, Notodden. Driving directions

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Driving directions42 · 169 mi

1 Depart onto Kyrkjegata 1 mi
2 Turn right onto Brugata 1 mi
3 Continue straight onto Birkelandsvegen 6 mi
4 Continue straight onto Hellandsbygdvegen 21 mi
5 At end of road, turn right 8 mi
6 Turn right 1 mi
7 At end of road, turn right onto Haukelivegen 5 mi
8 Turn slightly right 5 mi
9 Merge slightly right onto Haukelivegen 32 mi
10 Continue straight onto Vinjevegen 16 mi
11 Continue straight onto Høydalsmovegen 15 mi
12 Continue straight onto Brunkebergvegen 12 mi
13 Continue straight onto Bygdaråvegen 5 mi

14 Turn right onto Manheimstrondi 10 mi
15 Continue straight onto Seljordvegen 8 mi
16 Continue straight onto Bøgata 1 mi
17 Enter roundabout right onto Bøgata 25 yd
18 Exit roundabout right onto Bøgata 1 mi
19 Continue straight onto Gvarvvegen 5 mi
20 Continue straight onto Strannavegen 6 mi
21 Continue straight onto Sauheradvegen 5 mi
22 Continue straight onto Fensvegen 1 mi
23 Turn left onto Gamlevegen 1 mi
24 Continue slightly right 144 yd
25 Turn left onto Fensvegen 1 mi
26 Continue straight onto Skiensvegen 5 mi
27 Continue straight onto Hollavegen 5 mi
28 Continue straight onto Ulefossvegen 4 mi
29 Enter roundabout slightly right onto Voldsvegen 66 yd
30 Exit roundabout straight onto Voldsvegen 1 mi
31 Enter roundabout slightly right onto Voldsvegen 29 yd
32 Exit roundabout slightly right onto Voldsvegen 2 mi
33 Enter roundabout straight onto Telemarksvegen 53 yd
34 Exit roundabout slightly right onto Telemarksvegen 1 mi
35 Enter roundabout slightly right onto Elstrømbrua 30 yd
36 Exit roundabout slightly right onto Elstrømbrua 1 mi
37 Enter roundabout slightly right onto Skotfossvegen 33 yd
38 Exit roundabout slightly right onto Skotfossvegen 1 mi
39 Turn right onto Falkum bru 94 yd
40 Continue straight onto Hesselbergs gate 1 mi
41 Turn right onto Torggata 37 yd
42 Arrive onto Torggata

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The return trip from Skien to Sauda covers roughly the same distance, 169 mi.

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How far is it from Sauda to Skien?: The distance between Sauda and Skien is 169 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from Sauda to Skien?: The drive from Sauda to Skien takes approximately 4 h 35 min by car.
What is the best route from Sauda to Skien?: The fastest route from Sauda to Skien covers 169 mi with a driving time of approximately 4 h 35 min.
Which direction is Skien from Sauda?: Skien lies roughly to the east of Sauda.
Which roads does the route from Sauda to Skien follow?: The drive from Sauda to Skien mainly follows 520, E 134, 36. The longest single stretch is 77 mi on E 134.
Which towns do you pass between Sauda and Skien?: Towns on the route from Sauda to Skien include Seljord, Bø.

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