Route from Glasgow to Leicester

The distance between Glasgow and Leicester is 309 miles. Travel time is 5 hours and 14 minutes.

From: Glasgow, County: Glasgow City, Scotland
To: Leicester, County: Leicestershire, England
309 mi , 5 h 14 min
Tolls: 0£ Stations
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Route from Glasgow to Leicester on map



Driving directions from Glasgow to Leicester

309 mi 5 h 14 min
1.
Head west
174 ft
2.
Turn left onto Killermont Street
216 ft
3.
Turn right onto West Nile Street
205 ft
4.
Continue onto Port Dundas Road
914 ft
5.
Turn right onto Milton Street
925 ft
6.
Turn left onto Dobbie's Loan (A804)
321 ft
7.
Turn right onto Craighall Road (A879)
280 ft
8.
Turn right
71 ft
9.
Take the ramp on the right towards M8: Edinburgh
1.8 mi
10.
Keep right onto M8
4.7 mi
11.
Take exit 8 on the left towards A8: Coatbridge
920 ft
12.
Keep right towards M73: Carlisle
1.4 mi
13.
Keep left towards M74: Carlisle
0.5 mi
14.
Keep right towards M74: Carlisle
29.5 mi
15.
Continue onto A74(M)
49 mi
16.
Continue onto M6
98 mi
17.
Keep right onto Preston Bypass (M6)
52.9 mi
18.
Take the ramp on the left onto M6
0.3 mi
19.
Enter Barthomley Interchange and take the 1st exit onto A500
44 ft
20.
Exit the roundabout onto A500
8.2 mi
21.
Take the ramp on the left
0.3 mi
22.
Continue straight
0.3 mi
23.
Keep left at the fork
1251 ft
24.
Turn left onto City Road (A5007)
846 ft
25.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto City Road (A5007)
85 ft
26.
Exit the roundabout onto City Road (A5007)
0.7 mi
27.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto King Street (A50)
101 ft
28.
Exit the roundabout onto King Street (A50)
849 ft
29.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Victoria Place Link (A50)
103 ft
30.
Exit the roundabout onto Victoria Place Link (A50)
0.4 mi
31.
Enter Heron Cross Roundabout and take the 1st exit
39 ft
32.
Exit the roundabout
796 ft
33.
Merge right onto A50
4.7 mi
34.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A50
251 ft
35.
Exit the roundabout onto A50
8.6 mi
36.
Enter McDonalds Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A50
143 ft
37.
Exit the roundabout onto A50
0.8 mi
38.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Derby Road (A50)
161 ft
39.
Exit the roundabout onto Derby Road (A50)
4.7 mi
40.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Main Road (A50)
198 ft
41.
Exit the roundabout onto Main Road (A50)
20.2 mi
42.
Take the ramp towards M1: The SOUTH
0.4 mi
43.
Merge right onto M1
10.4 mi
44.
Take the ramp on the left towards A50: Leicester
0.5 mi
45.
Merge right onto A511
44 ft
46.
Keep left onto Markfield Bypass (A50)
1.2 mi
47.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Leicester Road (A50)
180 ft
48.
Exit the roundabout onto Leicester Road (A50)
0.6 mi
49.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Bradgate Hill (A50)
223 ft
50.
Exit the roundabout onto Bradgate Hill (A50)
2.7 mi
51.
Take the ramp on the left
0.3 mi
52.
Merge right onto A46
0.3 mi
53.
Take the ramp on the left towards A5630: Beaumont
0.3 mi
54.
Enter Anstey Lane Roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto Anstey Lane (A5630)
704 ft
55.
Exit the roundabout onto Anstey Lane (A5630)
0.5 mi
56.
Enter Anstey Lane and take the 2nd exit onto Anstey Lane (A5630)
132 ft
57.
Exit the roundabout onto Anstey Lane (A5630)
441 ft
58.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Anstey Lane (B5327)
156 ft
59.
Exit the roundabout onto Anstey Lane (B5327)
0.9 mi
60.
Continue straight onto Anstey Lane (B5327)
0.6 mi
61.
Continue onto Ravensbridge Drive
1298 ft
62.
Turn right onto Abbey Gate
885 ft
63.
Turn left onto North Bridge (A50)
200 ft
64.
Continue onto Frog Island (A50)
684 ft
65.
Continue onto Northgate Street (A50)
900 ft
66.
Continue onto Highcross Street (A50)
761 ft
67.
You have arrived at your destination
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How much is the expense of driving from Glasgow to Leicester?

The expense of driving from Glasgow to Leicester, using petrol as the fuel source, amounts to £53.6. This calculation derives from considering the petrol price as 143 pence per liter and the car's fuel efficiency at 37.5 miles per gallon. When carpooling with two passengers, the cost of the trip per passenger is halved to £26.8 (£53.6 divided by 2). With three passengers, the expense drops to approximately £17.87 per passenger (£53.6 divided by 3), and with four passengers, it's reduced further to £13.4 per passenger (£53.6 divided by 4).

To delve into the details of the calculations, the fuel cost computation is reliant on the distance traveled and the car's fuel consumption rate. For the journey from Glasgow to Leicester, approximately 37.5 liters of fuel would be required. This amount is determined by dividing the distance of 309.05 miles by the car's fuel consumption rate of 37.5 miles per gallon, and then converting from gallons to liters using the conversion factor of 4.54609 liters per gallon.

Multiplying the fuel needed by the petrol price per liter results in the total fuel cost of £53.6 for the trip. This breakdown illustrates the impact of various factors, such as fuel price and consumption rate, on the overall cost of the journey, providing insights for individuals planning similar trips and requiring budget estimates.
 

 

The following reasons can affect car fuel consumption:

  1. Traffic Congestion: Driving in heavy traffic often involves frequent stops and starts, as well as idling in traffic queues. This constant acceleration and deceleration can lead to increased fuel consumption compared to driving on open, free-flowing roads.

  2. Vehicle Weight: Carrying excess weight in the vehicle, such as heavy cargo or unnecessary items, can increase fuel consumption by putting additional strain on the engine. Removing unnecessary weight can improve fuel efficiency.

  3. Elevation Changes: Driving on roads with steep inclines or declines can affect fuel consumption, especially for vehicles with less powerful engines. Climbing uphill requires more power from the engine and thus more fuel, while descending downhill may require additional braking and fuel to maintain control.

  4. Weather Conditions: Adverse weather conditions such as rain, snow, or strong winds can affect fuel consumption. These conditions may require drivers to adjust their speed and driving behavior, impacting fuel efficiency. Additionally, extreme temperatures can affect engine performance and fuel consumption.

Diesel cost from Glasgow to Leicester.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 33.8 £ (151p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 16.9 £ (33.8/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 11.27 £ (33.8/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 8.45 £ (33.8/4) /p.

Where is Glasgow located?

Glasgow is located in Glasgow City county and in Scotland. It is situated at an altitude of 27 meters above sea level. Glasgow has coordinates 55.8642370o,-4.2518060o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Glasgow 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.