Distance between Olten and Lucerne

The distance from Olten to Lucerne is 34 miles by road including 30 miles on motorways. Road takes approximately 35 minutes and goes through Emmen, Emmenbrücke, Ebikon, Brittnau, Strengelbach, Sursee and Dagmersellen.

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Point Distance Time Fuel
Olten 0 mi 0:00 00 min 0.0 gal
5 A2 7 mi, 10 min
Brittnau 7 mi 0:10 10 min 0.2 gal
A2 3 mi, 02 min
Langnau bei Reiden 11 mi 0:13 13 min 0.3 gal
A2 5 mi, 04 min
Sursee 16 mi 0:18 18 min 0.4 gal
A2 9 mi, 08 min
Sempach 25 mi 0:26 26 min 0.8 gal
A2 5 mi, 04 min
Emmen 30 mi 0:31 31 min 1.0 gal
A2 4 mi, 04 min
Lucerne 34 mi 0:35 35 min 1.1 gal

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does it cost to drive from Olten to Lucerne?

Fuel cost: 4.5 USD

This fuel cost is calculated as: (Route length 33.6 mi) / (Fuel consumption 29.4 mpg) * (Fuel price 3.93 USD / gal)

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How long is a car ride from Olten to Lucerne?

Driving time: 35 min

This time is calculated for driving at the maximum permitted speed, taking into account traffic rules restrictions.

  • 23 mi with a maximum speed 68 mph = 20 min
  • 5 mi with a maximum speed 62 mph = 4 min
  • 2 mi with a maximum speed 50 mph = 1 min
  • 2 mi with a maximum speed 37 mph = 2 min
  • 2 mi with a maximum speed 31 mph = 4 min

The calculated driving time does not take into account intermediate stops and traffic jams.

How far is Olten to Lucerne by land?

The distance between Olten and Lucerne is 33.6 mi by road including 29.8 mi on motorways.

Precise satellite coordinates of highways were used for this calculation. The start and finish points are the centers of Olten and Lucerne respectively.

How far is Olten to Lucerne by plane?

The shortest distance (air line, as the crow flies) between Olten and Lucerne is 28 mi.

This distance is calculated using the Haversine formula as a great-circle distance between two points on the surface of a sphere. The start and finish points are the centers of Olten and Lucerne respectively. Actual distance between airports may be different.

How many hours is Olten from Lucerne by plane?

Boeing 737 airliner needs 3 min to cover the distance of 28 mi at a cruising speed of 497 mph.

Small plane "Cessna 172" needs 12 min to flight this distance at average speed of 136 mph.

This time is approximate and do not take into account takeoff and landing times, airport location and other real world factors.

How long is a helicopter ride from Olten to Lucerne?

Fast helicopter "Eurocopter AS350" or "Hughes OH-6 Cayuse" need 11 min to cover the distance of 28 mi at a cruising speed of 149 mph.

Popular "Robinson R44" needs 12 min to flight this distance at average speed of 130 mph.

This time is approximate and do not take into account takeoff and landing times, aerodrome location and other real world factors.

What city is halfway between Olten and Lucerne?

The halfway point between Olten and Lucerne is Sursee. It is located about 1 mi from the exact midpoint by road.

The distance from Sursee to Olten is 16 mi and driving will take about 18 min. The road between Sursee and Lucerne has length 18 mi and will take approximately 17 min.

Where is Olten in relation to Lucerne?

Olten is located 28 mi north-west of Lucerne.

Olten has geographic coordinates: latitude 47.34966, longitude 7.90379.

Lucerne has geographic coordinates: latitude 47.05055, longitude 8.30547.

Which highway goes from Olten to Lucerne?

The route from Olten to Lucerne follows A2.

Other minor sections pass along the road:

  • 2: 2 mi
  • A1: 1 mi
  • 283: 1 mi
The distance between Olten and Lucerne is ranked 287th in the ranking popularity.
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