Day trip from Jyväskylä to Kuopio
Kuopio lies 124 km (77 mi) north-east of Jyväskylä, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
At 124 km (77 mi) apart, Kuopio is a realistic day trip from Jyväskylä: about 2 h 1 min each way by road.
| Jyväskylä | Kuopio | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Finland | Finland |
| Population | 148,744 | 125,462 |
| Elevation | 109 m (358 ft) | 90 m (295 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+3 (Europe/Helsinki) | UTC+3 (Europe/Helsinki) |
| Postal codes | 40100–40740 | 70100–70840 |
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Staying in Kuopio
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Common questions
How far is Kuopio from Jyväskylä?
124 km (77 mi) in a straight line, north-east of Jyväskylä; by road roughly 151 km (94 mi).
How long does it take to get from Jyväskylä to Kuopio by road?
About 2 h 1 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Jyväskylä and Kuopio?
No, both are on Europe/Helsinki at the moment.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.