Crawley to Lyon: Road Trip Guide & Distance

435.1 miles 700.2 km · straight line
522.1 miles estimated 840.2 km · driving distance
10h 30min estimated drive time
£79 - £97 estimated fuel cost
~1h 23min flight time
146° SE bearing direction

How far is Crawley from Lyon?

The distance from Crawley to Lyon is 435.1 miles (700.2 km) as the crow flies. Lyon is located SE of Crawley. By car, the driving distance is approximately 522.1 miles, taking about 10h 30min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 23min. Crawley is in United Kingdom, while Lyon is in France.

This is a solid day of driving. Be sure to take breaks every 2-3 hours to avoid driver fatigue, and plan your meals ahead of time. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility. Keep in mind this route crosses international borders. Don't forget your passport, and check current border crossing times and vehicle insurance requirements.

Coordinates come from public place data for Crawley and Lyon. The driving distance is estimated from straight-line distance with a road-factor model, so confirm the route in your navigation app. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Crawley to Lyon

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 10h 30min £79 - £97 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 23min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~12h 36min $42–$78* Budget
Train ~9h 59min $63–$183* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Crawley & Lyon

Quick Facts

Crawley
51.11°N, 0.18°W
Europe/London
84m elevation
Lyon
45.76°N, 4.84°E
Europe/Paris
173m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 145 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 36 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 57.2 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients