Driving Time from Addis Ababa to Dire Dawa
Driving from Addis Ababa to Dire Dawa is about 264 mi and takes roughly 4 hr 43 min. See the fuel-cost estimate, distance and route tips.
Addis Ababa and Dire Dawa are about 216 mi (348 km) apart in a straight line. By road that works out to roughly 264 mi (425 km), a drive of about 4 hr 43 min. A nonstop flight covers the great-circle distance in approximately 54 min.
| Straight-line distance | 216 mi / 348 km |
| Road distance (est.) | 264 mi / 425 km |
| Driving time (est.) | 4 hr 43 min |
| Nonstop flight (est.) | 54 min |
| Driving fuel (est., 1-way) | $33 |
| Typical flight fare | $80–$250 |
| Geographic midpoint | 9.312, 40.305 |
How these estimates work
Straight-line distance uses the haversine formula on each city's coordinates. Road distance applies a circuity factor (~1.2–1.4×) and driving time a blended average speed. Flight time uses typical jet cruise speed plus ~30 minutes for taxi, climb and descent. Treat all figures as planning estimates.
Frequently asked questions
Addis Ababa to Dire Dawa is about 216 mi (348 km) in a straight line, and roughly 264 mi (425 km) by road.