How far is it from Vaasa to Ähtäri?

The distance between Vaasa and Ähtäri is 158 km by road.

How long does it take to drive from Vaasa to Ähtäri?

The drive from Vaasa to Ähtäri takes approximately 2 h 15 min by car.

What is the best route from Vaasa to Ähtäri?

The fastest route from Vaasa to Ähtäri covers 158 km with a driving time of approximately 2 h 15 min.

Which direction is Ähtäri from Vaasa?

Ähtäri lies roughly to the south-east of Vaasa.

Which roads does the route from Vaasa to Ähtäri follow?

The drive from Vaasa to Ähtäri mainly follows 18.

Which towns do you pass between Vaasa and Ähtäri?

Towns on the route from Vaasa to Ähtäri include Laihia, Ylistaro, Seinäjoki, Alavus, Tuuri.

Where can I find a 24h service station between Vaasa and Ähtäri?

Along the route from Vaasa to Ähtäri you can fill up at Shell Express Vaasa Meijerikatu (24/7), Neste Express Seinäjoki Vapaudentie (24/7), ABC (24/7). Stations marked 24/7 stay open around the clock.

Where can I stop to rest between Vaasa and Ähtäri?

On the route from Vaasa to Ähtäri you can take a break at ABC Vaasa, Harri Alavus. The longest stretch on this route with no rest area is 120 km, between ABC Vaasa and Harri Alavus.

Vaasa Ähtäri

Distance: 158 kmDrive time: 2 h 15 min

Driving from Vaasa to Ähtäri takes about 2 h 15 min via 18. The distance is 158 km. The straight-line distance is 139 km. EV charging is available along the route, including in Vaasa, Isokyrö, Seinäjoki, Alavus, Tuuri. Driving directions

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Driving directions28 · 158 km

1 Depart onto Sepänkyläntie 284 m
2 Keep slightly left onto Vaasanpuistikko 36 m
3 Turn left onto Asemakatu 2 km
4 At end of road, turn right onto Malmönkatu 284 m
5 Enter roundabout straight 103 m
6 Exit roundabout straight 4 km
7 Continue straight 6 km
8 Continue straight 13 km
9 Take exit slightly right 57 km
10 Enter roundabout slightly right onto Kuortaneentie 35 m
11 Exit roundabout straight onto Kuortaneentie 9 km
12 Take exit slightly right 166 m
13 Merge slightly left onto Kourantie 12 km

14 Continue straight onto Sydänmaantie 17 km
15 Turn left onto Peräseinäjoentie 12 km
16 Continue straight onto Alavudentie 3 km
17 Take exit slightly right 165 m
18 At end of road, turn left onto Kellokorventie 3 km
19 Continue straight onto Aspinmäentie 2 km
20 Enter roundabout right onto Alavudentie 69 m
21 Exit roundabout slightly right onto Alavudentie 448 m
22 Enter roundabout straight onto Alavudentie 33 m
23 Exit roundabout straight onto Alavudentie 692 m
24 Enter roundabout right onto Alavudentie 42 m
25 Exit roundabout right onto Alavudentie 5 km
26 Continue straight onto Ähtärintie 11 km
27 Continue straight onto Töysäntie 6 km
28 Arrive onto Töysäntie

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The return trip from Ähtäri to Vaasa covers roughly the same distance, 158 km.

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How far is it from Vaasa to Ähtäri?: The distance between Vaasa and Ähtäri is 158 km by road.
How long does it take to drive from Vaasa to Ähtäri?: The drive from Vaasa to Ähtäri takes approximately 2 h 15 min by car.
What is the best route from Vaasa to Ähtäri?: The fastest route from Vaasa to Ähtäri covers 158 km with a driving time of approximately 2 h 15 min.
Which direction is Ähtäri from Vaasa?: Ähtäri lies roughly to the south-east of Vaasa.
Which roads does the route from Vaasa to Ähtäri follow?: The drive from Vaasa to Ähtäri mainly follows 18.
Which towns do you pass between Vaasa and Ähtäri?: Towns on the route from Vaasa to Ähtäri include Laihia, Ylistaro, Seinäjoki, Alavus, Tuuri.
Where can I find a 24h service station between Vaasa and Ähtäri?: Along the route from Vaasa to Ähtäri you can fill up at Shell Express Vaasa Meijerikatu (24/7), Neste Express Seinäjoki Vapaudentie (24/7), ABC (24/7). Stations marked 24/7 stay open around the clock.
Where can I stop to rest between Vaasa and Ähtäri?: On the route from Vaasa to Ähtäri you can take a break at ABC Vaasa, Harri Alavus. The longest stretch on this route with no rest area is 120 km, between ABC Vaasa and Harri Alavus.

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