Route from Exeter to Leicester

The distance between Exeter and Leicester is 193 miles. Travel time is 3 hours and 22 minutes.

From: Exeter, County: Devon, England
To: Leicester, County: Leicestershire, England
193 mi , 3 h 22 min
Tolls: 0£ Stations
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Route from Exeter to Leicester on map



Driving directions from Exeter to Leicester

193 mi 3 h 22 min
1.
Head north
94 ft
2.
Turn left onto Commercial Road
322 ft
3.
Turn left onto Western Way
422 ft
4.
Go straight onto Alphington Street (A377)
1028 ft
5.
Continue onto Alphington Road (A377)
1.1 mi
6.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit
21 ft
7.
Exit the roundabout
0.4 mi
8.
Merge right onto A30
1.1 mi
9.
Take the ramp towards M5: Taunton
0.4 mi
10.
Keep right at the fork
707 ft
11.
Merge right onto M5
75 mi
12.
Keep right onto M5
43.9 mi
13.
Take the ramp on the left
0.3 mi
14.
Enter Ashchurch Interchange and take the 3rd exit onto Ashchurch Road (A46)
881 ft
15.
Exit the roundabout onto Ashchurch Road (A46)
3.1 mi
16.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A46
152 ft
17.
Exit the roundabout onto A46
6.8 mi
18.
Enter the roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto Evesham Bypass (A46)
209 ft
19.
Exit the roundabout onto Evesham Bypass (A46)
0.7 mi
20.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Evesham Bypass (A46)
188 ft
21.
Exit the roundabout onto Evesham Bypass (A46)
0.7 mi
22.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Evesham Bypass (A46)
132 ft
23.
Exit the roundabout onto Evesham Bypass (A46)
0.5 mi
24.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Evesham Bypass (A46)
151 ft
25.
Exit the roundabout onto Evesham Bypass (A46)
1.7 mi
26.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A46
318 ft
27.
Exit the roundabout onto A46
4.3 mi
28.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A46
120 ft
29.
Exit the roundabout onto A46
3.2 mi
30.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A46
427 ft
31.
Exit the roundabout onto A46
5.5 mi
32.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto A46
20 ft
33.
Exit the roundabout onto A46
1.3 mi
34.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A46
223 ft
35.
Exit the roundabout onto A46
0.5 mi
36.
Continue onto A46
3.4 mi
37.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Warwick Road (A46)
52 ft
38.
Exit the roundabout onto Warwick Road (A46)
0.8 mi
39.
Continue onto Stratford Road (A46)
1 mi
40.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A46
192 ft
41.
Exit the roundabout onto A46
9.8 mi
42.
Keep right onto A444
393 ft
43.
Keep left onto A46
946 ft
44.
Enter Festival Island and take the 5th exit onto A46
0.3 mi
45.
Exit the roundabout onto A46
0.3 mi
46.
Merge right onto Stonebridge Highway (A45)
1.1 mi
47.
Continue onto Coventry Eastern Bypass (A46)
3 mi
48.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Coventry Eastern Bypass (A46)
185 ft
49.
Exit the roundabout onto Coventry Eastern Bypass (A46)
1.5 mi
50.
Keep right towards M69
16.2 mi
51.
Merge right onto A5460
541 ft
52.
Keep left onto A5460
0.5 mi
53.
Go straight onto Narborough Road South (A5460)
2.8 mi
54.
Turn right onto St Augustine Road (A47)
1178 ft
55.
Go straight onto St Nicholas Circle (A594)
348 ft
56.
Make a slight left onto Vaughan Way (A594)
686 ft
57.
Keep left onto Highcross Street (A50)
297 ft
58.
Make a sharp right to stay on Highcross Street (A50)
178 ft
59.
You have arrived at your destination
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How much does it cost to travel from Exeter to Leicester by car?

The journey from Exeter to Leicester by car comes with a price tag of £33.7 if you're using petrol. Let's break it down. The petrol price we're talking about here is 144 pence per liter, and the car chugs along at 37.5 miles per gallon. Now, if you're thinking about carpooling with a couple of mates, each of you only has to fork out £16.85 for the trip (£33.7 divided by 2). With three buddies on board, it's about £11.23 each (£33.7 divided by 3), and if you've got a full car of four, it's just £8.43 each (£33.7 divided by 4). So, that's the financial aspect of the journey.

Now, let's dive into the nitty-gritty of how we got these figures. The fuel cost calculation is based on how far you're traveling and how thirsty your car is. For this journey, you'd need about 23.4 liters of fuel. And that's where the £33.7 comes from for the trip from Exeter to Leicester.

In summary, the total fuel cost for the journey is £33.7, factoring in the distance, petrol price, and car fuel consumption. Whether you're flying solo or sharing the ride with friends, knowing the breakdown of these costs can help you plan your trip and budget accordingly.
 

 

One thing that can affect car fuel consumption is the use of air conditioning (AC) for the following reasons:

  1. Engine Load: When the AC is turned on, the compressor in the car's engine needs to work harder to cool and circulate the air. This extra workload can increase the engine's fuel consumption, especially during city driving or when the car is idling.

  2. Drag Effect: Running the AC can also increase aerodynamic drag, particularly at higher speeds. This means the engine needs to work harder to maintain speed, resulting in higher fuel consumption.

  3. Accessory Load: In addition to the AC compressor, other electrical components such as the blower fan and condenser fan also draw power from the engine when the AC is running. This increases the overall electrical load on the engine, leading to higher fuel consumption.

  4. Driving Conditions: The impact of AC on fuel consumption can vary depending on driving conditions. For example, using the AC while driving at lower speeds or in stop-and-go traffic may have a more significant effect on fuel consumption compared to highway driving.

  5. Efficiency Settings: Some cars come equipped with features like "Eco" mode or variable AC compressor speeds, which can help reduce the impact of AC on fuel consumption. Using these features can help optimize fuel efficiency while still keeping the cabin cool.

Overall, while using the AC can increase fuel consumption to some extent, it's often a necessary trade-off for comfort, especially during hot weather. However, minimizing AC usage when possible, such as using the car's ventilation system or rolling down windows at lower speeds, can help mitigate its impact on fuel consumption.

Diesel cost from Exeter to Leicester.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 23.4 £ (167p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 11.7 £ (23.4/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 7.8 £ (23.4/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 5.85 £ (23.4/4) /p.

Alternative routes from Exeter to Leicester

The second route from Exeter to the Leicester is 204.87 miles and takes 3 hours and 26 minutes.

The third route from Exeter to the Leicester is 192.43 miles and takes 4 hours and 14 minutes.

Which is the cheapest route from Exeter to Leicester by car?

The cheapest route from Exeter to Leicester is the third suggested route (192mi, 4h 14min) and costs 33.6 £ (petrol fuel cost, 144p/lt, 37.5mpg).

The second cheapest route from Exeter to Leicester is the first suggested route (193mi, 3h 22min) and costs 33.7 £.

The most expensive route from Exeter to Leicester is the second suggested route (205mi, 3h 26min) and costs 35.8 £.

For greater safety, the driver should choose the route that passes through the highway (median barrier) and not through smaller roads (curves in the road, bad road conditions, no median barrier).

How to get from Exeter to Leicester?

There are three suggested routes. The fastest route is 193mi (distance from Exeter to Leicester) and its duration is 3h 22min. The other route is 205mi, and its duration is 3h 26min. The slowest route is 192mi, and its duration is 4h 14min.

RouteCalculator provides you with the information to prepare your trip from Exeter to Leicester by car or motorbike. It offers you alternative road routes that you can follow to go from Exeter to Leicester. It provides driving directions from Exeter to Leicester, i.e. where to turn and when, distance of the Exeter - Leicester route, travel time, display of the route on the map, fuel cost (petrol, diesel) and toll (if exist) cost.

In case you share the journey (carpooling) from Exeter to Leicester with other people or friends, RouteCalculator provides the cost of the journey and the amount that each passenger will have to pay.

Where is Exeter located?

Exeter is located in Devon county and in England. It is situated at an altitude of 10 meters above sea level. Exeter has coordinates 50.7184120o,-3.5338990o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Exeter from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.

What is the location of Leicester?

Leicester is located in Leicestershire county and in England. It is situated at an altitude of 62 meters above sea level. Leicester has coordinates 52.6368778o,-1.1397592o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Leicester from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.