La Spezia to Palermo: Road Trip Guide & Distance

452.7 miles 728.5 km · straight line
817.2 miles actual route 1315.1 km · driving distance
14h 45min estimated drive time
€150 - €184 estimated fuel cost
~1h 25min flight time
155° SSE bearing direction

How far is La Spezia from Palermo?

The distance from La Spezia to Palermo is 452.7 miles (728.5 km) as the crow flies. Palermo is located SSE of La Spezia. By car, the driving distance is approximately 817.2 miles, taking about 14h 45min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 25min. Both are located in Italy.

This is a serious multi-day road trip! We strongly recommend breaking this journey up with an overnight stay to ensure you arrive safely and refreshed. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility. For a trip of this distance, flying is significantly faster. However, driving offers the flexibility to explore stops along the way.

Coordinates come from public place data for La Spezia and Palermo. The driving distance uses an OSRM road-route result when route data is available. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from La Spezia to Palermo

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 14h 45min €150 - €184 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 25min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~17h 42min $65–$123* Budget
Train ~14h 1min $98–$286* Comfort

Quick Facts

La Spezia
44.10°N, 9.82°E
Europe/Rome
3m elevation
Palermo
38.12°N, 13.36°E
Europe/Rome
14m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 151 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 38 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 55 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM