Ipswich to Lyon: Road Trip Guide & Distance

465.8 miles 749.6 km · straight line
558.9 miles estimated 899.5 km · driving distance
11h 15min estimated drive time
£85 - £104 estimated fuel cost
~1h 26min flight time
158° SSE bearing direction

How far is Ipswich from Lyon?

The distance from Ipswich to Lyon is 465.8 miles (749.6 km) as the crow flies. Lyon is located SSE of Ipswich. By car, the driving distance is approximately 558.9 miles, taking about 11h 15min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 26min. Ipswich 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 Ipswich 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 Ipswich to Lyon

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 11h 15min £85 - £104 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 26min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~13h 30min $45–$84* Budget
Train ~10h 41min $67–$196* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Ipswich & Lyon

Quick Facts

Ipswich
52.06°N, 1.16°E
Europe/London
18m 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 155 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 39 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 53.5 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients