How far is Istanbul, 34 from Ankara, 68?
The driving distance from Istanbul, 34 to Ankara, 68 is about 277.7 miles (446.9 km), with a travel time of about 04h 38m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 218.7 miles (352 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 17m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM +03.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 38m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Istanbul and Ankara.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Istanbul and Ankara.
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Start on Molla Hüsrev Caddesi
131 m · 22 sec · Molla Hüsrev Caddesi
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Horhor Caddesi
127 m · 12 sec · Horhor Caddesi
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Turn right onto Kavalalı Sokağı
765 ft · 28 sec · Kavalalı Sokağı
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Turn straight onto Atatürk Bulvarı
1143 ft · 23 sec · Atatürk Bulvarı
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Continue on Gazi Mustafa Kemalpaşa Caddesi
2481 ft · 1 min · Gazi Mustafa Kemalpaşa Caddesi
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Turn straight onto Kennedy Caddesi
1373 ft · 23 sec · Kennedy Caddesi
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Turn slight right
2387 ft · 1 min
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Turn straight onto Kennedy Caddesi
65 m · 4 sec · Kennedy Caddesi
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Take the ramp straight toward Avrasya Tüneli, Üsküdar
1.4 km · 2 min
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Continue on Avrasya Tüneli
3.7 mi · 7 min · Avrasya Tüneli
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Continue on Koşuyolu Köprüsü
1759 ft · 23 sec · Koşuyolu Köprüsü
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Merge slight left onto Eski D-100 Karayolu
1.3 km · 1 min · Eski D-100 Karayolu
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Take the exit slight right
930 ft · 26 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Uzunçayır Köprülü Kavşağı
1427 ft · 39 sec · Uzunçayır Köprülü Kavşağı
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Merge slight left onto 1. Çevre Yolu
2093 ft · 32 sec · 1. Çevre Yolu
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Take the exit slight right toward Çamlıca Kavşağı
603 ft · 17 sec · Çamlıca Kavşağı
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Keep slight left to continue on Çamlıca Kavşağı
1924 ft · 53 sec · Çamlıca Kavşağı
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Merge slight left onto O-1-O-2 Çamlıca Bağlantısı
2089 ft · 36 sec · O-1-O-2 Çamlıca Bağlantısı
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Continue on O1-O2 Çamlıca Bağlantısı
1.6 mi · 2 min · O1-O2 Çamlıca Bağlantısı
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Continue on Rıdvan Dedeoğlu Viyadüğü
1454 ft · 25 sec · Rıdvan Dedeoğlu Viyadüğü
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Continue on O-1-O-2 Çamlıca Bağlantısı
1.5 mi · 1 min · O-1-O-2 Çamlıca Bağlantısı
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Continue on O1-O2 Çamlıca Bağlantısı
824 ft · 9 sec · O1-O2 Çamlıca Bağlantısı
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Continue on Anadolu Otoyolu
9.8 mi · 9 min · Anadolu Otoyolu
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Take the exit slight right toward Mecidiye 1 Kavşağı
1.5 mi · 3 min · Mecidiye 1 Kavşağı
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Keep slight right to continue on Mecidiye Kavşağı
1.1 km · 2 min · Mecidiye Kavşağı
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Merge slight left onto Kuzey Marmara Otoyolu
8 mi · 8 min · Kuzey Marmara Otoyolu
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Keep slight left to continue on Kuzey Marmara Otoyolu
5.2 mi · 4 min · Kuzey Marmara Otoyolu
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Keep slight left to continue on Kuzey Marmara Otoyolu
27.5 mi · 27 min · Kuzey Marmara Otoyolu
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Keep slight left to continue on Kuzey Marmara Otoyolu
36.9 mi · 32 min · Kuzey Marmara Otoyolu
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Merge slight left onto Anadolu Otoyolu
151.1 mi · 2 hr 28 min · Anadolu Otoyolu
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Take the exit slight right toward Akıncı Köprülü Kavşağı
1265 ft · 31 sec · Akıncı Köprülü Kavşağı
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Keep slight left to continue on Akıncı Köprülü Kavşağı
1186 ft · 29 sec · Akıncı Köprülü Kavşağı
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Keep slight right to continue on Akıncı Köprülü Kavşağı
1228 ft · 30 sec · Akıncı Köprülü Kavşağı
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Turn straight
1687 ft · 28 sec
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Take the ramp slight right
1729 ft · 47 sec
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Merge slight left onto Fatih Sultan Mehmet Bulvarı
17.7 mi · 22 min · Fatih Sultan Mehmet Bulvarı
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Continue on İstanbul Caddesi
3125 ft · 50 sec · İstanbul Caddesi
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Keep slight left to continue on İstanbul Caddesi
1938 ft · 33 sec · İstanbul Caddesi
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Keep slight left to continue on İstanbul Caddesi
624 ft · 11 sec · İstanbul Caddesi
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Continue on İstiklal Caddesi
1441 ft · 26 sec · İstiklal Caddesi
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Turn right onto Atatürk Bulvarı
1.9 mi · 3 min · Atatürk Bulvarı
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Continue on Atatürk Bulvarı
156 m · 26 sec · Atatürk Bulvarı
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Continue on Atatürk Bulvarı
1.3 km · 1 min · Atatürk Bulvarı
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Atatürk Bulvarı
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Istanbul and Ankara.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Anadolu Otoyolu
Merge slight left onto Anadolu Otoyolu
151 mi · 02h 28m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Forecast cards are syncing for this route.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Istanbul to Ankara?
The road trip is about 277.7 miles (446.9 km) and usually takes 04h 38m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Düzce is a useful midpoint, sitting about 138.1 miles from Istanbul and 139.6 miles from Ankara.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 218.7 miles (352 km), while the road route adds roughly 59 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM +03. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:42 AM +03.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $48.52 one way or $97.04 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 87.1 kg one way.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Istanbul and Ankara. Straight-line distance: 218.7 mi (351.96 km).
End: Atatürk Bulvarı (32.854226, 39.91987)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 447 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 15m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 56m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 33m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 37m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 58m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 27m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.95 | $48.52 | $97.04 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $52.31 | $104.62 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $54.55 | $109.09 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $62.39 | $124.77 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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