How far is it from Thurles to Emo?

The distance between Thurles and Emo is 49 mi by road.

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

The drive from Thurles to Emo takes approximately 55 min by car.

The fastest route from Thurles to Emo covers 49 mi with a driving time of approximately 55 min.

Emo lies roughly to the north-east of Thurles.

The drive from Thurles to Emo mainly follows M8, M7.

Towns on the route from Thurles to Emo include Castleiney, Ballysloe, Ballybrophy, Abbeyleix, Portlaoise.

Distance: 49 miDuration: 55 min

Driving from Thurles to Emo takes about 55 min via M8. The distance is 49 mi. The straight-line distance is 39 mi. EV charging is available along the route, including in Loughmore, Galmoy, Jenkinstown (Kilkenny), Raheen (Laois), Port Laoise. Driving directions

Driving directions21 · 49 mi

The return trip from Emo to Thurles covers roughly the same distance, 49 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 Emo?: The distance between Thurles and Emo is 49 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from Thurles to Emo?: The drive from Thurles to Emo takes approximately 55 min by car.
What is the best route from Thurles to Emo?: The fastest route from Thurles to Emo covers 49 mi with a driving time of approximately 55 min.
Which direction is Emo from Thurles?: Emo lies roughly to the north-east of Thurles.
Which roads does the route from Thurles to Emo follow?: The drive from Thurles to Emo mainly follows M8, M7.
Which towns do you pass between Thurles and Emo?: Towns on the route from Thurles to Emo include Castleiney, Ballysloe, Ballybrophy, Abbeyleix, Portlaoise.