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Distance from Lucerne to Basel
Route Information
The driving distance from Lucerne, Luzern to Basel, Basel-Stadt is 62.6 mi (100.7 km)
The straight-line (air) distance is 48.8 mi (78.6 km)
The estimated flight time is 0 hr 6 min
The estimated travel time by road is 1 hour 12 minutes
Traveling mixed highways and local roads, substantial in a northwest direction. Average speeds around 53 mph.
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Journey Summary
Traveling from Lucerne, Luzern to Basel, Basel-Stadt covers 62.6 mi (100.7 km) in a northwest direction. This mixed highways and local roads, substantial route typically takes 1 hour 12 minutes under normal conditions.
Drivers have 2 route options between these locations (62.6-63.8 miles / 101-103 km). The primary route shown here saves 49 seconds compared to alternatives.
The route features scenic views, toll sections. with average speeds around 53 mph (85 km/h).
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How is the distance calculated?
Driving distances are based on actual road data. We use advanced routing algorithms that consider traffic, tolls, highways, and local streets. For air distances (as the crow flies), we use the Vincenty formula. It's a precise method that accounts for the Earth's shape and provides accuracy up to 0.5 mm.
When multiple route options exist, we display both the shortest and fastest paths. Travel times are estimated based on typical speeds for each road type, though actual times may vary with traffic and weather conditions. All distances are shown in both miles and kilometers for convenience.