How far is it from Steigen to Vadsø?

The distance between Steigen and Vadsø is 659 mi by road.

How long does it take to drive from Steigen to Vadsø?

The drive from Steigen to Vadsø takes approximately 16 h 25 min by car.

What is the best route from Steigen to Vadsø?

The fastest route from Steigen to Vadsø covers 659 mi with a driving time of approximately 16 h 25 min.

Which direction is Vadsø from Steigen?

Vadsø lies roughly to the north-east of Steigen.

Which roads does the route from Steigen to Vadsø follow?

The drive from Steigen to Vadsø mainly follows E 6, E 10, E 45. The longest single stretch is 132 mi on E 10.

Which towns do you pass between Steigen and Vadsø?

Towns on the route from Steigen to Vadsø include Tysnes, Narvik, Enontekiö, Kautokeino, Utsjoki.

Steigen Vadsø

Distance: 659 miDuration: 16 h 25 min

Driving from Steigen to Vadsø takes about 16 h 25 min via E 6. The distance is 659 mi. The straight-line distance is 398 mi. EV charging is available along the route, including in Hamarøy, Narvik, Tuolluvaara, Kautokeino, Vadsø. Driving directions

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Driving directions91 · 659 mi

1 Depart onto Leinesfjordveien 176 yd
2 Continue straight onto Ågotskaret 2 mi
3 Continue straight onto Skjelvareidveien 5 mi
4 Continue straight onto Steigenveien 26 mi
5 At end of road, turn left onto Hamarøyveien 6 mi
6 Enter roundabout slightly right onto Hamarøyveien 24 yd
7 Exit roundabout right onto Hamarøyveien 8 mi
8 Continue straight onto Drag E6 5 mi
9 Continue straight onto Hamarøyveien 12 mi
10 Continue straight onto Storjord E6 7 mi
11 Keep slightly right onto Storjord E6 1 mi
12 Continue straight onto Skarberget - Bognes 5 mi
13 Continue straight 23 mi

14 Enter roundabout slightly right onto Tømmernes-E6 37 yd
15 Exit roundabout slightly right onto Tømmernes-E6 1 mi
16 Continue straight onto Stor-Ballangen-E6 2 mi
17 Continue straight onto Fornes-E6 1 mi
18 Continue straight onto Arnes-E6 2 mi
19 Continue straight onto Råna-E6 4 mi
20 Continue straight onto Saltvik-E6 2 mi
21 Continue straight onto Sildvikhøgda-E6 2 mi
22 Continue straight onto Virak-E6 3 mi
23 Continue straight onto Skjærvik-E6 2 mi
24 Continue straight onto Skjombrua 1 mi
25 Continue straight onto Grindjord - E6 2 mi
26 Continue straight onto Skjomnes-E6 1 mi
27 Continue straight onto Håkvik - E6 3 mi
28 Continue straight onto Ankenesveien 3 mi
29 Continue straight 1 mi
30 Merge slightly left onto Ankenesveien 1 mi
31 Continue straight 1 mi
32 Merge slightly left onto Ankenesveien 1 mi
33 Continue straight onto Beisfjordbrua 1 mi
34 Enter roundabout slightly right 21 yd
35 Exit roundabout slightly right 145 yd
36 Enter roundabout straight 14 yd
37 Exit roundabout straight 3 mi
38 Enter roundabout right onto Kongens gate 13 yd
39 Exit roundabout slightly right onto Kongens gate 1 mi
40 Continue straight onto Rombaksveien 1 mi
41 Enter roundabout slightly right 30 yd
42 Exit roundabout right 3 mi
43 Keep slightly right 2 mi
44 Enter roundabout right onto Leirvik 13 yd
45 Exit roundabout right onto Leirvik 3 mi
46 Continue straight onto Nygård 2 mi
47 Turn left 98 mi
48 Enter roundabout slightly right 49 yd
49 Exit roundabout slightly right 1 mi
50 Continue straight 1 mi
51 Enter roundabout slightly right 54 yd
52 Exit roundabout slightly right 2 mi
53 Enter roundabout right 63 yd
54 Exit roundabout slightly right 2 mi
55 Enter roundabout right 101 yd
56 Exit roundabout straight 21 mi
57 Keep slightly left 7 mi
58 Take exit left 52 yd
59 Continue straight onto Inlandsvägen 16 mi
60 Continue left onto Inlandsvägen 1 mi
61 At end of road, turn left onto Inlandsvägen 1 mi
62 Continue straight onto Centralvägen 1 mi
63 Continue straight onto Inlandsvägen 65 mi
64 Turn left onto Treriksvägen 1 mi
65 Continue straight onto Ruotsintie 1 mi
66 Turn right onto Käsivarrentie 24 mi
67 Turn left onto Hetantie 17 mi
68 Turn left onto Ruijantie 23 mi
69 Turn right 9 yd
70 Turn left 112 yd
71 Turn slightly right onto Ruijantie 1 mi
72 Continue straight onto Suomaluodda 27 mi
73 Continue straight onto Kautokeino bru 117 yd
74 Continue straight onto Álttáluodda 20 mi
75 Turn right 61 mi
76 Enter roundabout slightly right onto Ávjovárgeaidnu 7 yd
77 Exit roundabout slightly right onto Ávjovárgeaidnu 1 mi
78 Enter roundabout right onto Deanugeaidnu 27 yd
79 Exit roundabout right onto Deanugeaidnu 42 mi
80 Continue straight onto Badje Deatnu 11 mi
81 Continue straight onto Deanugeaidnu 49 mi
82 Turn sharp right onto Isveien i Polmak 2 mi
83 Turn left onto Polmakveien 10 mi
84 Turn right onto Várjjatgeaidnu 3 mi
85 Continue straight onto Sáttovárgeainu 6 mi
86 Enter roundabout right onto Várjjatgeaidnu 23 yd
87 Exit roundabout right onto Várjjatgeaidnu 17 mi
88 Continue straight onto Nordvarangerveien 13 mi
89 Turn straight onto Tanavegen 2 mi
90 Continue straight onto Havnegata 1 mi
91 Arrive onto Hvistendalsgate

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The return trip from Vadsø to Steigen covers roughly the same distance, 659 mi.

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How far is it from Steigen to Vadsø?: The distance between Steigen and Vadsø is 659 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from Steigen to Vadsø?: The drive from Steigen to Vadsø takes approximately 16 h 25 min by car.
What is the best route from Steigen to Vadsø?: The fastest route from Steigen to Vadsø covers 659 mi with a driving time of approximately 16 h 25 min.
Which direction is Vadsø from Steigen?: Vadsø lies roughly to the north-east of Steigen.
Which roads does the route from Steigen to Vadsø follow?: The drive from Steigen to Vadsø mainly follows E 6, E 10, E 45. The longest single stretch is 132 mi on E 10.
Which towns do you pass between Steigen and Vadsø?: Towns on the route from Steigen to Vadsø include Tysnes, Narvik, Enontekiö, Kautokeino, Utsjoki.

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