How far is it from Thurles to Athlone?

The distance between Thurles and Athlone is 60 mi by road.

How long does it take to drive from Thurles to Athlone?

The drive from Thurles to Athlone takes approximately 1 h 30 min by car.

The fastest route from Thurles to Athlone covers 60 mi with a driving time of approximately 1 h 30 min.

Athlone lies roughly to the north of Thurles.

The drive from Thurles to Athlone mainly follows N62.

Towns on the route from Thurles to Athlone include Templemore, Ballaghmore, Ballingarry (Tipperary), Birr, Maghera.

Distance: 60 miDuration: 1 h 30 min

Driving from Thurles to Athlone takes about 1 h 30 min via N62. The distance is 60 mi. The straight-line distance is 52 mi. EV charging is available along the route, including in Bouladuff, Roscrea, Coolderry, Birr, Castledaly. Driving directions

Driving directions40 · 60 mi

The return trip from Athlone to Thurles covers roughly the same distance, 60 mi.

No notable attractions were found along this route.

Distance and drive time are computed from OpenStreetMap road data with the OSRM routing engine. Updated 16 August 2026.

How far is it from Thurles to Athlone?: The distance between Thurles and Athlone is 60 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from Thurles to Athlone?: The drive from Thurles to Athlone takes approximately 1 h 30 min by car.
What is the best route from Thurles to Athlone?: The fastest route from Thurles to Athlone covers 60 mi with a driving time of approximately 1 h 30 min.
Which direction is Athlone from Thurles?: Athlone lies roughly to the north of Thurles.
Which roads does the route from Thurles to Athlone follow?: The drive from Thurles to Athlone mainly follows N62.
Which towns do you pass between Thurles and Athlone?: Towns on the route from Thurles to Athlone include Templemore, Ballaghmore, Ballingarry (Tipperary), Birr, Maghera.