How far is it from Vannes to Lorient?

The distance between Vannes and Lorient is 36 mi by road.

How long does it take to drive from Vannes to Lorient?

The drive from Vannes to Lorient takes approximately 50 min by car.

What is the best route from Vannes to Lorient?

The fastest route from Vannes to Lorient covers 36 mi with a driving time of approximately 50 min.

Which direction is Lorient from Vannes?

Lorient lies roughly to the west of Vannes.

Which roads does the route from Vannes to Lorient follow?

The drive from Vannes to Lorient mainly follows N 165.

Vannes Lorient

Distance: 36 miDuration: 50 min

Driving from Vannes to Lorient takes about 50 min via N 165. The distance is 36 mi. The straight-line distance is 30 mi. EV charging is available along the route, including in Lorient. Driving directions

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Driving directions28 · 36 mi

1 Depart right onto Rue Alain René Lesage 89 yd
2 At end of road, turn left onto Rue Lazare Hoche 1 mi
3 Turn right onto Place de la Libération 94 yd
4 Turn straight onto Avenue Franklin Roosevelt 1 mi
5 Turn straight onto Place de la Madeleine 108 yd
6 Continue straight onto Avenue de la Marne 1 mi
7 Enter rotary right onto Avenue de la Marne 67 yd
8 Exit rotary slightly right onto Avenue de la Marne 1 mi
9 Enter rotary slightly right onto Avenue de la Marne 54 yd
10 Exit rotary right onto Avenue de la Marne 150 yd
11 Enter roundabout right onto Avenue de la Marne 26 yd
12 Exit roundabout slightly right onto Avenue de la Marne 98 yd
13 Turn slightly right 28 yd

14 Keep slightly left 1 mi
15 Merge slightly left onto Voie Express de Nantes à Brest 30 mi
16 Take exit slightly right 97 yd
17 Keep slightly left 1 mi
18 Turn straight 1 mi
19 Enter rotary straight 153 yd
20 Exit rotary slightly right 2 mi
21 Enter roundabout right onto Boulevard de Normandie 41 yd
22 Exit roundabout right onto Boulevard de Normandie 1 mi
23 Continue straight onto Boulevard d'Oradour-sur-Glane 1 mi
24 Keep slightly right onto Boulevard Léon Blum 1 mi
25 At roundabout, take exit left onto Rue Amiral Bouvet 81 yd
26 Continue straight onto Rue Jean Le Coutaller 1 mi
27 Turn left onto Allée des Merlus 46 yd
28 Arrive right onto Allée des Merlus

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The return trip from Lorient to Vannes covers roughly the same distance, 36 mi.

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How far is it from Vannes to Lorient?: The distance between Vannes and Lorient is 36 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from Vannes to Lorient?: The drive from Vannes to Lorient takes approximately 50 min by car.
What is the best route from Vannes to Lorient?: The fastest route from Vannes to Lorient covers 36 mi with a driving time of approximately 50 min.
Which direction is Lorient from Vannes?: Lorient lies roughly to the west of Vannes.
Which roads does the route from Vannes to Lorient follow?: The drive from Vannes to Lorient mainly follows N 165.

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