How far is it from Thika to Kikuyu?

The distance between Thika and Kikuyu is 39 mi by road.

How long does it take to drive from Thika to Kikuyu?

The drive from Thika to Kikuyu takes approximately 55 min by car.

What is the best route from Thika to Kikuyu?

The fastest route from Thika to Kikuyu covers 39 mi with a driving time of approximately 55 min.

Which direction is Kikuyu from Thika?

Kikuyu lies roughly to the south-west of Thika.

Which roads does the route from Thika to Kikuyu follow?

The drive from Thika to Kikuyu mainly follows A2.

Which towns do you pass between Thika and Kikuyu?

Towns on the route from Thika to Kikuyu include Juja, Kiambu, Imara Daima Estate, Kawaida, Limuru.

Thika Kikuyu

Distance: 39 miDuration: 55 min

Driving from Thika to Kikuyu takes about 55 min via A2. The distance is 39 mi. The straight-line distance is 32 mi. EV charging is available along the route, including in Kiambu, Karuri, Kikuyu. Driving directions

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Driving directions24 · 39 mi

1 Depart left 1 mi
2 Turn left onto Haile Selassie Road 1 mi
3 Merge slightly right onto Meru-Nairobi Highway 1 mi
4 Continue straight onto Thika Road 23 mi
5 Continue straight onto Murang'a Road 1 mi
6 Turn slightly right onto Prof. Wangari Maathai Road 2 mi
7 Take ramp straight 1 mi
8 Merge slightly right onto Chiromo Road 1 mi
9 Keep slightly right onto Westlands Roundabout 32 yd
10 Turn right onto Waiyaki Way 1 mi
11 Keep slightly left onto Waiyaki Way 1 mi
12 Continue straight onto Nairobi Expressway 2 mi
13 Continue straight onto Nairobi expressway 1 mi

14 Continue straight onto Waiyaki Way 2 mi
15 Keep slightly right onto Waiyaki Way 175 yd
16 Keep slightly left onto Waiyaki Way 4 mi
17 Continue straight onto A104 3 mi
18 Take exit slightly left 1 mi
19 Continue straight onto Southern Bypass 1 mi
20 Take exit slightly left 1 mi
21 At roundabout, take exit right 98 yd
22 At roundabout, take exit left onto Post Office Road 1 mi
23 Turn left 81 yd
24 Arrive right

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The return trip from Kikuyu to Thika covers roughly the same distance, 39 mi.

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How far is it from Thika to Kikuyu?: The distance between Thika and Kikuyu is 39 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from Thika to Kikuyu?: The drive from Thika to Kikuyu takes approximately 55 min by car.
What is the best route from Thika to Kikuyu?: The fastest route from Thika to Kikuyu covers 39 mi with a driving time of approximately 55 min.
Which direction is Kikuyu from Thika?: Kikuyu lies roughly to the south-west of Thika.
Which roads does the route from Thika to Kikuyu follow?: The drive from Thika to Kikuyu mainly follows A2.
Which towns do you pass between Thika and Kikuyu?: Towns on the route from Thika to Kikuyu include Juja, Kiambu, Imara Daima Estate, Kawaida, Limuru.

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