How far is it from Stavanger to Risør?

The distance between Stavanger and Risør is 211 mi by road.

How long does it take to drive from Stavanger to Risør?

The drive from Stavanger to Risør takes approximately 5 h 15 min by car.

What is the best route from Stavanger to Risør?

The fastest route from Stavanger to Risør covers 211 mi with a driving time of approximately 5 h 15 min.

Which direction is Risør from Stavanger?

Risør lies roughly to the east of Stavanger.

Which roads does the route from Stavanger to Risør follow?

The drive from Stavanger to Risør mainly follows E 39, E 18. The longest single stretch is 141 mi on E 39.

Which towns do you pass between Stavanger and Risør?

Towns on the route from Stavanger to Risør include Time, Egersund, Lyngdal, Kristiansand, Arendal.

Stavanger Risør

Distance: 211 miDuration: 5 h 15 min

Driving from Stavanger to Risør takes about 5 h 15 min via E 39. The distance is 211 mi. The straight-line distance is 126 mi. EV charging is available along the route, including in Sandnes, Eigersund, Lyngdal, Kristiansand, Arendal. Driving directions

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Driving directions74 · 211 mi

1 Depart onto Skagenkaien 84 yd
2 At roundabout, take exit left onto Kongsgårdbakken 114 yd
3 Enter roundabout right onto Haakon VIIs gate 2 yd
4 Exit roundabout straight onto Haakon VIIs gate 67 yd
5 Enter roundabout straight onto Olav Vs gate 19 yd
6 Exit roundabout right onto Olav Vs gate 1 mi
7 Enter roundabout straight onto Olav Vs gate 1 yd
8 Exit roundabout straight onto Olav Vs gate 1 mi
9 Enter roundabout slightly right onto Kannikgata 7 yd
10 Exit roundabout slightly right onto Kannikgata 149 yd
11 Enter roundabout slightly right onto Madlaveien 26 yd
12 Exit roundabout right onto Madlaveien 1 mi
13 Enter roundabout slightly right onto Motorveien 41 yd

14 Exit roundabout right onto Motorveien 1 mi
15 Enter roundabout slightly right onto Motorveien 39 yd
16 Exit roundabout slightly right onto Motorveien 1 mi
17 Enter roundabout straight onto Motorveien 32 yd
18 Exit roundabout slightly right onto Motorveien 1 mi
19 Continue straight onto Mosvatnettunnelen 1 mi
20 Enter roundabout slightly right onto Motorveien 30 yd
21 Exit roundabout right onto Motorveien 14 mi
22 Continue straight onto Ålgårdsvegen 2 mi
23 Continue straight onto Sandnesveien 174 yd
24 Take exit slightly right onto Sandnesveien 1 mi
25 Enter roundabout slightly right onto Sandnesveien 26 yd
26 Exit roundabout right onto Sandnesveien 1 mi
27 Enter roundabout slightly right onto Sandnesveien 20 yd
28 Exit roundabout straight onto Sandnesveien 1 mi
29 Enter roundabout straight onto Sandnesveien 16 yd
30 Exit roundabout slightly right onto Sandnesveien 1 mi
31 Continue straight onto Europavegen 9 mi
32 Continue straight onto Bjerkreimsvegen 13 mi
33 Continue straight onto Sørlandsveien 9 mi
34 Continue straight onto Lundveien 22 mi
35 Continue straight onto Sirneset 12 mi
36 Continue straight onto Tjersland 3 mi
37 Continue straight onto E39 Kvinesdal 3 mi
38 Continue straight onto Fedaheitunnelen 1 mi
39 Continue straight onto Fedafjorden bru 1 mi
40 Continue straight onto Teistedalstunnelen 2 mi
41 Continue straight onto E39 Kvinesdal 1 mi
42 Continue straight onto Vatlandtunnelen 2 mi
43 Continue straight onto Flekkefjordveien 11 mi
44 Enter rotary straight 9 yd
45 Exit rotary right 1 mi
46 Enter roundabout slightly right onto Mandalsveien 73 yd
47 Exit roundabout slightly right onto Mandalsveien 6 mi
48 Enter roundabout slightly right onto Mandalsveien 40 yd
49 Exit roundabout slightly right onto Mandalsveien 2 mi
50 Enter roundabout straight onto Mandalsveien 37 yd
51 Exit roundabout slightly right onto Mandalsveien 3 mi
52 Enter roundabout slightly right onto Mandalsveien 47 yd
53 Exit roundabout straight onto Mandalsveien 7 mi
54 Continue straight onto Kirkeheitunnelen 1 mi
55 Continue straight onto Skarvøy bru 1 mi
56 Enter rotary right onto Kristiansandsveien 35 yd
57 Exit rotary slightly right onto Kristiansandsveien 1 mi
58 Enter rotary slightly right 40 yd
59 Exit rotary right 3 mi
60 Enter roundabout right 35 yd
61 Exit roundabout slightly right 16 mi
62 Continue straight onto Vesterveien 2 mi
63 Enter roundabout straight onto Vesterveien 36 yd
64 Exit roundabout right onto Vesterveien 1 mi
65 Take exit slightly right onto Vesterveien 1 mi
66 Merge slightly right onto Vesterveien 1 mi
67 Continue straight onto Vesterbrua 63 mi
68 Take exit slightly right 103 yd
69 Keep slightly right 49 yd
70 Continue slightly right onto Risørveien 7 mi
71 Continue straight onto Krags gate 1 mi
72 Enter roundabout right onto Krags gate 23 yd
73 Exit roundabout slightly right onto Krags gate 47 yd
74 Arrive onto Krags gate 0 yd

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The return trip from Risør to Stavanger covers roughly the same distance, 211 mi.

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How far is it from Stavanger to Risør?: The distance between Stavanger and Risør is 211 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from Stavanger to Risør?: The drive from Stavanger to Risør takes approximately 5 h 15 min by car.
What is the best route from Stavanger to Risør?: The fastest route from Stavanger to Risør covers 211 mi with a driving time of approximately 5 h 15 min.
Which direction is Risør from Stavanger?: Risør lies roughly to the east of Stavanger.
Which roads does the route from Stavanger to Risør follow?: The drive from Stavanger to Risør mainly follows E 39, E 18. The longest single stretch is 141 mi on E 39.
Which towns do you pass between Stavanger and Risør?: Towns on the route from Stavanger to Risør include Time, Egersund, Lyngdal, Kristiansand, Arendal.

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