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Distance from Ieper to Cape Town

Ieper to Cape Town is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 5,445.9 km in roughly 62 hrs 57 min.

N Ieper → Cape Town
Road distance
5,445.9 km
3,383.9 mi • 2,940.0 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
9,549.5 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
0.57×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
200
Info Travel board
Travel time
62 hrs 57 min
Return: 125 hrs 54 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
62 hrs 57 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
86.5 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 31 planned rest stops
70 hrs 42 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R9,116.47
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R9,159.60
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R10,155.55
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R10,237.90
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R12,028.68
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R12,085.59
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R13,399.69
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R13,508.33
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R15,827.21
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R15,902.09
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R17,631.17
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R17,774.12
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62 hrs 57 min
Comfort drive Allows a short stop
63 hrs 12 min
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5,445.9 km 62 hrs 57 min
Start Ieper
Finish Cape Town
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  1. Head on Kloosterpoort
    0.1 km
  2. Turn right onto Vandenpeereboomplein
    0.1 km
  3. Continue straight onto Veemarkt
    0.1 km
  4. At the end of the road, turn left onto Slachthuisstraat
    0.0 km
  5. Turn right onto Minneplein
    0.1 km
  6. Turn right onto Masscheleinlaan
    0.3 km
  7. Continue straight onto Hoge Wieltjesgracht
    0.3 km
  8. Turn left onto Lange Torhoutstraat
    0.0 km
  9. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Basculestraat
    0.0 km
  10. Continue onto Basculestraat
    0.5 km
  11. Continue straight onto Meenseweg
    0.6 km
  12. Continue onto Meenseweg
    1.0 km
  13. At the roundabout, take the 4th exit onto Zuiderring
    0.1 km
  14. Continue onto Zuiderring
    2.4 km
  15. Continue straight onto Briekestraat
    0.6 km
  16. Take the ramp slight right
    0.5 km
  17. Merge slight left
    20.0 km
  18. Merge slight left
    4.0 km
  19. Keep slight right at the fork
    0.7 km
  20. Keep slight left at the fork
    0.3 km
  21. Keep slight right at the fork towards R8: Gent
    0.3 km
  22. Merge slight left towards Gent
    39.5 km
  23. Take the exit ramp slight right towards Oostende
    0.3 km
  24. Keep slight right at the fork towards Brussel
    0.6 km
  25. Merge slight left
    41.0 km
  26. Take the exit ramp slight right towards Namen
    0.5 km
  27. Keep slight left at the fork towards Namen
    0.9 km
  28. Keep slight left at the fork towards Namen
    0.2 km
  29. Merge slight left
    17.6 km
  30. Take the exit ramp slight right towards E40: Luik
    0.2 km
  31. Keep slight left at the fork towards E40: Luik
    1.4 km
  32. Merge slight left
    128.3 km
  33. Continue straight
    10.4 km
  34. Take the exit ramp slight right towards A 4
    0.3 km
  35. Keep slight left at the fork towards A 4: Köln
    0.7 km
  36. Merge slight left
    68.8 km
  37. Take the exit ramp slight left towards A 3: Frankfurt a.M.
    1.4 km
  38. Merge slight left
    297.7 km
  39. Take the exit ramp slight right
    0.4 km
  40. Keep slight left at the fork towards A 3
    0.4 km
  41. Keep slight left at the fork towards A 3: Nürnberg
    1.5 km
  42. Keep slight left at the fork towards A 7: Nürnberg
    0.4 km
  43. Keep slight left at the fork towards A 3: Nürnberg
    326.8 km
  44. Continue straight onto Innkreis Autobahn
    60.9 km
  45. Keep slight right at the fork onto Innkreis Autobahn towards Graz
    15.2 km
  46. Continue straight onto Pyhrn Autobahn
    230.2 km
  47. Continue straight
    25.6 km
  48. Take the exit ramp slight right towards Zagreb (HR)
    1.4 km
  49. Continue straight
    33.3 km
  50. Continue straight
    60.2 km
  51. Take the exit ramp slight right towards A3: Ljubljana
    0.1 km
  52. Keep slight left at the fork towards Zagreb zapad
    0.3 km
  53. Keep slight left at the fork towards A3: Slavonski Brod
    291.3 km
  54. Take the exit ramp slight right
    0.6 km
  55. Merge slight left
    0.3 km
  56. Turn right
    0.1 km
  57. Turn left
    0.1 km
  58. Take the ramp right
    0.4 km
  59. Merge slight left
    93.3 km
  60. Keep slight left at the fork towards A 1
    32.8 km
  61. Keep slight left at the fork onto Обилазница око Београда towards A 1
    214.8 km
  62. Take the exit ramp slight right towards A4: Sofia (BG)
    1.6 km
  63. Continue straight
    105.0 km
  64. Continue straight onto Автомагистрала Европа
    1.1 km
  65. Take the exit ramp slight right
    0.2 km
  66. Merge slight left onto Автомагистрала Европа
    62.5 km
  67. Take the exit ramp slight right towards А 1: Пловдив
    1.6 km
  68. Merge slight left onto Околовръстен път
    8.1 km
  69. Take the exit ramp slight right towards A 1: Пловдив
    0.3 km
  70. Merge slight left onto Автомагистрала Тракия
    167.9 km
  71. Keep slight right at the fork onto Автомагистрала Марица towards А 4: Свиленград
    112.4 km
  72. Keep slight left at the fork onto Автомагистрала Марица towards Turkey
    0.5 km
  73. Continue straight onto Kapıkule Sınır Kapısı
    10.4 km
  74. Keep slight left at the fork onto Avrupa Otoyolu towards Lalapaşa
    165.5 km
  75. Take the exit ramp slight right onto Kınalı Kavşağı towards O-7
    1.2 km
  76. Keep slight left at the fork onto Kınalı Kavşağı towards O-7: Çatalca
    2.5 km
  77. Continue straight onto Kuzey Marmara Otoyolu
    110.5 km
  78. Keep slight left at the fork onto Kuzey Marmara Otoyolu
    4.4 km
  79. Continue straight onto Viyadük-29
    0.6 km
  80. Continue straight onto Kuzey Marmara Otoyolu
    21.4 km
  81. Keep slight left at the fork onto Kuzey Marmara Otoyolu
    8.3 km
  82. Keep slight left at the fork onto Kuzey Marmara Otoyolu
    44.3 km
  83. Keep slight left at the fork onto Kuzey Marmara Otoyolu
    59.5 km
  84. Merge slight left onto Anadolu Otoyolu
    254.5 km
  85. Merge slight left onto Ankara Çevre Yolu
    33.9 km
  86. Take the exit ramp slight right onto Ankara Çevre Yolu Güney Kavşağı
    1.2 km
  87. Continue straight onto Ankara-Tarsus Otoyolu
    220.0 km
  88. Continue straight onto Ankara -Tarsus Otoyolu
    27.8 km
  89. Continue straight onto Ankara-Tarsus Otoyolu
    105.6 km
  90. Continue straight onto Kırkgeçit-8 Viyadüğü
    0.2 km
  91. Continue straight onto Pozantı - Niğde Otoyolu
    1.0 km
  92. Continue straight onto Kırkgeçit-10 Viyadüğü
    0.2 km
  93. Continue straight onto Ankara-Tarsus Otoyolu
    2.2 km
  94. Continue straight onto Kırkgeçit-14 Viyadüğü
    0.2 km
  95. Continue straight onto Kırkgeçit-6 Tüneli
    0.8 km
  96. Continue straight onto Ankara-Tarsus Otoyolu
    10.0 km
  97. Continue straight onto Pozantı - Niğde Otoyolu
    0.9 km
  98. Continue straight onto Ankara-Tarsus Otoyolu
    63.4 km
  99. Continue straight onto K28 Tarsus Doğu Kavşağı
    0.6 km
  100. Take the exit ramp slight left onto Tarsus Doğu Kavşağı towards O-51
    2.4 km
  101. Merge slight left onto Adana-Erdemli Otoyolu
    11.8 km
  102. Go straight onto Adana-Erdemli Otoyolu
    0.0 km
  103. Keep slight left at the fork onto Adana-Erdemli Otoyolu
    0.0 km
  104. Keep slight right at the fork onto Adana-Erdemli Otoyolu
    0.4 km
  105. Merge slight right onto Adana-Erdemli Otoyolu
    17.9 km
  106. Continue straight onto Fehmi Özeltürkay Tüneli
    0.3 km
  107. Continue straight onto Adana-Şanlıurfa Otoyolu
    59.7 km
  108. Keep slight right at the fork onto Ceyhan-İskenderun Otoyolu
    77.0 km
  109. Keep slight left at the fork onto Belen 1 Kavşağı
    0.6 km
  110. Continue straight onto Antakya-İskenderun Yolu
    3.8 km
  111. Continue straight onto Maraşal Çakmak Caddesi
    1.0 km
  112. Continue straight onto E5 Karayolu Caddesi
    16.4 km
  113. Turn left onto Çevre Yolu Caddesi
    10.6 km
  114. Turn right onto Alpaslan Türkeş Bulvarı
    1.5 km
  115. Continue onto Kırıkhan-Reyhanlı yolu
    2.4 km
  116. Continue onto Kırıkhan-Reyhanlı yolu
    6.0 km
  117. Continue onto Kırıkhan-Reyhanlı yolu
    9.5 km
  118. Continue onto Kırıkhan-Reyhanlı yolu
    14.0 km
  119. Continue straight onto Kırıkhan-Reyhanlı Yolu
    8.3 km
  120. Keep slight right at the fork onto Antakya - Halep yolu
    5.7 km
  121. Continue straight
    0.7 km
  122. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto ESCWA, ITSAM
    0.0 km
  123. Continue onto ESCWA, ITSAM
    1.3 km
  124. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit
    0.0 km
  125. Continue
    4.5 km
  126. At the roundabout, take the 4th exit
    0.3 km
  127. Continue
    3.7 km
  128. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto طريق سرمدا - حلب
    0.0 km
  129. Continue onto طريق سرمدا - حلب
    16.3 km
  130. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto حلب - طريق إدلب
    0.0 km
  131. Continue onto حلب - طريق إدلب
    3.3 km
  132. Turn slight right onto طريق حلب - إدلب
    2.3 km
  133. Merge slight left onto حلب - طريق إدلب
    10.9 km
  134. Continue straight
    8.3 km
  135. Continue straight onto محلق حلب الجنوبي
    7.3 km
  136. Keep slight right at the fork onto محلق حلب الجنوبي
    0.4 km
  137. Continue straight
    2.2 km
  138. Continue straight onto طريق حلب الرمادي
    4.7 km
  139. Continue straight onto طريق حلب الرقة
    179.6 km
  140. Continue straight onto طريق حلب - الرمادي
    0.8 km
  141. Keep slight right at the fork onto طريق حلب - الرمادي
    35.0 km
  142. Continue straight onto طريق حلب - الرمادي
    82.7 km
  143. Go straight onto Deir EzZor - Ar Raqqa
    5.8 km
  144. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto طريق حلب - الرمادي
    0.0 km
  145. Continue onto طريق حلب - الرمادي
    4.9 km
  146. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto طريق حلب - الرمادي
    0.1 km
  147. Continue onto طريق حلب - الرمادي
    2.3 km
  148. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto طريق حلب - الرمادي
    0.1 km
  149. Continue onto طريق حلب - الرمادي
    0.2 km
  150. Turn left
    0.1 km
  151. Turn right
    0.3 km
  152. Turn right
    0.1 km
  153. Turn right onto Rue Ash'Sham
    0.1 km
  154. At the roundabout, take the 4th exit onto طريق حلب - الرمادي
    0.1 km
  155. Continue onto طريق حلب - الرمادي
    4.4 km
  156. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto طريق حلب - الرمادي
    0.0 km
  157. Continue onto طريق حلب - الرمادي
    39.8 km
  158. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto طريق حلب - الرمادي
    0.0 km
  159. Continue onto طريق حلب - الرمادي
    1.3 km
  160. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto طريق حلب - الرمادي
    0.0 km
  161. Continue onto طريق حلب - الرمادي
    2.3 km
  162. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto طريق حلب - الرمادي
    0.0 km
  163. Continue onto طريق حلب - الرمادي
    6.0 km
  164. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto طريق حلب - الرمادي
    0.0 km
  165. Continue onto طريق حلب - الرمادي
    24.2 km
  166. Continue straight onto طريق حلب - الرمادي
    48.1 km
  167. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit
    0.0 km
  168. Continue
    1.0 km
  169. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  170. Continue
    0.0 km
  171. Continue straight
    3.0 km
  172. Continue right onto حلب - الرمادي
    0.1 km
  173. Turn left
    7.7 km
  174. Continue straight
    0.2 km
  175. At the end of the road, turn left
    4.2 km
  176. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit
    0.1 km
  177. Continue
    260.2 km
  178. Take the exit ramp left
    0.7 km
  179. Merge slight left onto طريق المرور السريع رقم 1
    128.4 km
  180. Take the exit ramp slight right towards 21
    0.6 km
  181. Turn left
    143.6 km
  182. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto طريق الحج البري
    0.0 km
  183. Continue onto طريق الحج البري
    117.3 km
  184. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto طريق الحج البري
    0.1 km
  185. Continue onto طريق الحج البري
    2.7 km
  186. Continue straight onto Arar-Karbala (Iraq) road
    2.1 km
  187. Keep slight left at the fork onto Arar-Karbala (Iraq) road
    0.4 km
  188. At the end of the road, turn right onto Arar-Karbala (Iraq) road
    3.0 km
  189. Go straight
    1.2 km
  190. Keep slight left at the fork onto Arar-Karbala (Iraq) road
    47.4 km
  191. Continue straight onto شارع الامير عبدالله بن عبدالعزيز بن مساعد
    14.2 km
  192. Take the exit ramp slight right
    0.5 km
  193. Merge slight left onto طريق الملك فهد
    131.7 km
  194. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto طريق رفحاء - عرعر - الطريق الدولي
    0.0 km
  195. Continue onto طريق رفحاء - عرعر - الطريق الدولي
    5.1 km
  196. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto طريق رفحاء - عرعر - الطريق الدولي
    0.0 km
  197. Continue onto طريق رفحاء - عرعر - الطريق الدولي
    105.2 km
  198. Turn right
    8.4 km
  199. Turn left
    58.5 km
  200. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
2,720.0 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
31 hrs 28 min • 31 hrs 28 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Ieper → Cape Town
Start and destination context
Start area Origin
Ieper, West-Vlaanderen
Destination area Arrival
Cape Town
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Ieper → Cape Town
Ieper Origin postcode
Not available
Cape Town Destination postcode
Not available
Province span Route area
South Africa
Set Nearby route set
Nearby route set
Cape Town to George
3 other similar routes
Cape Town to George Similar distance
5,073.5 km
Johannesburg to Polokwane Similar distance
5,152.9 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Similar distance
5,169.5 km
Rev Related route set
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Cape Town → Ieper
Ieper ↔ Cape Town
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Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Ieper 50.85219, 2.88460
Midpoint
2,720.0 km
Total: 5,445.9 km
Midpoint 2,720.0 km
5,445.9 km 62 hrs 57 min
Destination Cape Town -33.92883, 18.41722

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 5,445.9 km
Return-cycle span 10,891.8 km
Traversal time 62 hrs 57 min
Maneuver count 200
Maneuver density 3.7 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 2,720.0 km

Coordinate frame

Start 50.85219, 2.88460
Midpoint 41.24227, 28.75551
End -33.92883, 18.41722
Destination services

Available in Cape Town

Useful places near your destination, from everyday essentials to local stops that can help you settle in faster when you arrive.

Service groups 7
Schools Clothing stores Banks Fuel stations and garages Supermarkets Pharmacies
Nearby category Schools Top 6 nearby matches around Cape Town
6
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 6 nearby matches around Cape Town
6
Nearby category Banks Top 6 nearby matches around Cape Town
6
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 6 nearby matches around Cape Town
6
  • Shell
    1 Orange Street, Cape Town, 8001, Western Cape
  • Shell Select
    130 Buitenkant Street, Cape Town, 8001, Western Cape
  • Shell
    Cape Town, 8001, Western Cape
  • Shell Select
    8001, Western Cape
  • Shell
    Main Road, Sea Point, Cape Town, 8005, Western Cape
  • Shell Select
    8005, Western Cape
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Cape Town
6
Nearby category Pharmacies Top 2 nearby matches around Cape Town
2
Nearby category Shopping malls Top 6 nearby matches around Cape Town
6
Destination brief

Travelling to Cape Town

A polished arrival snapshot covering what stands out, who the place suits best and what to keep in mind before you get there.

Signature Mother City
Standout Table Mountain, coast and neighbourhood variety
Cape Town combines mountain, ocean and sharply different neighbourhoods in a way few South African cities can match, which is why the exact district matters almost as much as the city name itself.
Best for Who this destination suits
City break Food and culture Beach trip Conference travel
Arrival What to expect on arrival
A CBD arrival is not the same trip as Camps Bay, Sea Point, Century City, the southern suburbs or the airport side. Choose the exact district before departure.
Local pulse
Cape Town Tourism continues to actively promote current events, deals and trip-planning tools, which makes live city timing relevant to route planning.
Updated: 2026-04-08 · Source: Cape Town Tourism
Regional base Good base for nearby trips
Use Cape Town as a base for urban sightseeing, Atlantic and False Bay coast days, Winelands links and longer Western Cape touring.
Destination facts Quick reference details
Cape Town Tourism offers trip-planning tools for places to stay, eat and see
The city works for both leisure and conference travel
Neighbourhood choice strongly shapes the trip
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Questions 9
How far is Ieper from Cape Town? +
Ieper is about 5,445.9 km from Cape Town by road.
How long does it take from Ieper to Cape Town? +
The drive usually takes about 62 hrs 57 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Ieper to Cape Town in one day? +
It is possible, but for many travellers this is better treated as a very long same-day trip or an overnight trip.
Is taxi available from Ieper to Cape Town? +
Taxi may be available, but for this route it is better to confirm the latest fare at the local taxi rank.
What's the estimated fuel amount from Ieper to Cape Town? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R9,116.47 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R9,159.60 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R10,155.55 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R10,237.90 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Ieper to Cape Town? +
No tollgates are currently matched for this route.
What is the route verdict for this trip? +
Very long trip: This is a demanding long-distance route. Treat it as a serious travel day and consider an overnight stop.
Is there a long-trip warning on this route? +
This is a long trip. Plan rest stops, avoid driving tired, and be careful with late-night travel.
Is there a road note for this route? +
This is a longer road trip, so a fuel or rest stop is recommended. Take a short break about every 2 hours if possible. This route looks more local or regional, but always check signs and road conditions on the day.
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Towns along the route

Kloosterpoort
From Ieper To Cape Town
Vandenpeereboomplein
From Ieper To Cape Town
Veemarkt
From Ieper To Cape Town
Slachthuisstraat
From Ieper To Cape Town
Minneplein
From Ieper To Cape Town
Masscheleinlaan
From Ieper To Cape Town
Hoge Wieltjesgracht
From Ieper To Cape Town
Lange Torhoutstraat
From Ieper To Cape Town
Basculestraat
From Ieper To Cape Town
Meenseweg
From Ieper To Cape Town

Route Locations

Start area
Ieper, West-Vlaanderen
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Cape Town
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

Distance comparisons

Here are similar South African routes with a close travel distance, prioritised by the same province or matching province pair where possible.

Cape Town to George Similar distance
About 372.4 km Difference: 5,073.5 km
Johannesburg to Polokwane Similar distance
About 293.1 km Difference: 5,152.9 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Similar distance
About 276.4 km Difference: 5,169.5 km
Gqeberha to East London Similar distance
About 238.6 km Difference: 5,207.3 km
Rustenburg to Mahikeng Similar distance
About 161.5 km Difference: 5,284.4 km

Reverse route and related trips

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