How far is it from Stavanger to Skien?

The distance between Stavanger and Skien is 220 mi by road.

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

The drive from Stavanger to Skien takes approximately 5 h 55 min by car.

What is the best route from Stavanger to Skien?

The fastest route from Stavanger to Skien covers 220 mi with a driving time of approximately 5 h 55 min.

Which direction is Skien from Stavanger?

Skien lies roughly to the east of Stavanger.

Which roads does the route from Stavanger to Skien follow?

The drive from Stavanger to Skien mainly follows E 39, 450, 38. The longest single stretch is 107 mi on 450.

Which towns do you pass between Stavanger and Skien?

Towns on the route from Stavanger to Skien include Time, Bykle, Lardal, Bø.

Stavanger Skien

Distance: 220 miDuration: 5 h 55 min

Driving from Stavanger to Skien takes about 5 h 55 min via 450. The distance is 220 mi. The straight-line distance is 139 mi. EV charging is available along the route, including in Stavanger, Bykle, Kviteseid, Sauherad. Driving directions

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Driving directions80 · 220 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 Turn left onto Hunnedalsvegen 33 mi
32 Continue straight onto Hunnedalsveien 11 mi
33 Enter roundabout straight onto Sirdalsveien 80 yd
34 Exit roundabout slightly right onto Sirdalsveien 1 mi
35 Enter roundabout right onto Sirdalsveien 25 yd
36 Exit roundabout slightly right onto Sirdalsveien 9 mi
37 Turn right onto Suleskardveien 10 mi
38 Continue straight onto Suleskarvegen 1 mi
39 Continue slightly right onto Suleskarvegen 16 mi
40 At end of road, turn left onto Setesdalsvegen 8 mi
41 Enter roundabout right onto Setesdalsvegen 39 yd
42 Exit roundabout slightly right onto Setesdalsvegen 4 mi
43 Turn right onto Bjørnevassvegen 13 mi
44 Continue straight onto Borsævegen 15 mi
45 Turn right onto Storåslivegen 3 mi
46 Turn sharp right onto Gamleveg 4 mi
47 Turn straight onto Verketvegen 1 mi
48 At end of road, turn right onto Skafsåvegen 6 mi
49 Continue straight onto Vråliosvegen 14 mi
50 At end of road, turn left onto Kviteseidvegen 4 mi
51 Turn right onto Fjågesundvegen 8 mi
52 Turn left onto Østenåvegen 7 mi
53 At end of road, turn right onto Kilenvegen 5 mi
54 Continue straight onto Omnesvegen 4 mi
55 Turn left onto Flåbygdvegen 7 mi
56 At end of road, turn right onto Nomevegen 4 mi
57 Continue straight onto Lannavegen 1 mi
58 Turn straight onto Dagsrudvegen 2 mi
59 Turn right onto Sauheradvegen 1 mi
60 Continue straight onto Fensvegen 1 mi
61 Turn left onto Gamlevegen 1 mi
62 Continue slightly right 144 yd
63 Turn left onto Fensvegen 1 mi
64 Continue straight onto Skiensvegen 5 mi
65 Continue straight onto Hollavegen 5 mi
66 Continue straight onto Ulefossvegen 4 mi
67 Enter roundabout slightly right onto Voldsvegen 66 yd
68 Exit roundabout straight onto Voldsvegen 1 mi
69 Enter roundabout slightly right onto Voldsvegen 29 yd
70 Exit roundabout slightly right onto Voldsvegen 2 mi
71 Enter roundabout straight onto Telemarksvegen 53 yd
72 Exit roundabout slightly right onto Telemarksvegen 1 mi
73 Enter roundabout slightly right onto Elstrømbrua 30 yd
74 Exit roundabout slightly right onto Elstrømbrua 1 mi
75 Enter roundabout slightly right onto Skotfossvegen 33 yd
76 Exit roundabout slightly right onto Skotfossvegen 1 mi
77 Turn right onto Falkum bru 94 yd
78 Continue straight onto Hesselbergs gate 1 mi
79 Turn right onto Torggata 37 yd
80 Arrive onto Torggata

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The return trip from Skien to Stavanger covers roughly the same distance, 220 mi.

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How far is it from Stavanger to Skien?: The distance between Stavanger and Skien is 220 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from Stavanger to Skien?: The drive from Stavanger to Skien takes approximately 5 h 55 min by car.
What is the best route from Stavanger to Skien?: The fastest route from Stavanger to Skien covers 220 mi with a driving time of approximately 5 h 55 min.
Which direction is Skien from Stavanger?: Skien lies roughly to the east of Stavanger.
Which roads does the route from Stavanger to Skien follow?: The drive from Stavanger to Skien mainly follows E 39, 450, 38. The longest single stretch is 107 mi on 450.
Which towns do you pass between Stavanger and Skien?: Towns on the route from Stavanger to Skien include Time, Bykle, Lardal, Bø.

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