Route from Kettering to Leicester

The distance between Kettering and Leicester is 26.8 miles. Travel time is 39 minutes.

From: Kettering, County: Northamptonshire, England
To: Leicester, County: Leicestershire, England
26.8 mi , 39 min
Tolls: 0£ Stations
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Route from Kettering to Leicester on map



Driving directions from Kettering to Leicester

26.8 mi 39 min
1.
Head west on Northampton Road (A6003)
426 ft
2.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A6003
128 ft
3.
Exit the roundabout onto A6003
84 ft
4.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Northfield Avenue (A6003)
79 ft
5.
Exit the roundabout onto Northfield Avenue (A6003)
0.4 mi
6.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Rothwell Road (A4300)
34 ft
7.
Exit the roundabout onto Rothwell Road (A4300)
0.4 mi
8.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Warren Hill (A4300)
131 ft
9.
Exit the roundabout onto Warren Hill (A4300)
0.4 mi
10.
Enter Glebe Farm Interchange and take the 2nd exit
741 ft
11.
Exit the roundabout
0.3 mi
12.
Merge right onto A14
2.2 mi
13.
Take the ramp on the left towards A6
0.3 mi
14.
Enter Rothwell Interchange and take the 4th exit onto Rothwell Interchange (A6)
314 ft
15.
Exit the roundabout onto Rothwell Interchange (A6)
400 ft
16.
Enter Rothwell Interchange and take the 2nd exit onto Rothwell and Desborough Bypass (A6)
247 ft
17.
Exit the roundabout onto Rothwell and Desborough Bypass (A6)
0.5 mi
18.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Rothwell and Desborough Bypass (A6)
100 ft
19.
Exit the roundabout onto Rothwell and Desborough Bypass (A6)
2 mi
20.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Rothwell and Desborough Bypass (A6)
136 ft
21.
Exit the roundabout onto Rothwell and Desborough Bypass (A6)
0.9 mi
22.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Desborough Road (A6)
107 ft
23.
Exit the roundabout onto Desborough Road (A6)
1.9 mi
24.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Market Harborough Bypass (A6)
75 ft
25.
Exit the roundabout onto Market Harborough Bypass (A6)
1 mi
26.
Enter the roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto Market Harborough Bypass (A6)
247 ft
27.
Exit the roundabout onto Market Harborough Bypass (A6)
2.8 mi
28.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Harborough Road (A6)
203 ft
29.
Exit the roundabout onto Harborough Road (A6)
3.1 mi
30.
Continue onto Leicester Road (A6)
0.5 mi
31.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Leicester Road (A6)
157 ft
32.
Exit the roundabout onto Leicester Road (A6)
2.3 mi
33.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Leicester Road (A6)
273 ft
34.
Exit the roundabout onto Leicester Road (A6)
1.1 mi
35.
Enter Glen Gorse Roundabout and take the 1st exit onto London Road (A6)
219 ft
36.
Exit the roundabout onto London Road (A6)
0.3 mi
37.
Continue onto Glen Road (A6)
0.3 mi
38.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Glen Road (A6)
54 ft
39.
Exit the roundabout onto Glen Road (A6)
0.5 mi
40.
Continue onto Harborough Road (A6)
0.7 mi
41.
Continue onto Leicester Road (A6)
0.5 mi
42.
Enter the roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto London Road (A6)
192 ft
43.
Exit the roundabout onto London Road (A6)
196 ft
44.
Make a slight right onto Glebe Road
115 ft
45.
Turn right to stay on Glebe Road
0.3 mi
46.
Turn left onto Knighton Grange Road
0.4 mi
47.
Turn left onto Guilford Road
148 ft
48.
Turn right onto London Road (A6)
1 mi
49.
Enter London Road and take the 2nd exit onto London Road (A6)
141 ft
50.
Exit the roundabout onto London Road (A6)
0.3 mi
51.
Make a slight left onto Granville Road
762 ft
52.
Continue slightly right onto Regent Road
0.6 mi
53.
Continue slightly left onto Carlton Street
429 ft
54.
Turn right onto Oxford Street (A594)
0.3 mi
55.
Continue onto Southgates Underpass (A594)
0.3 mi
56.
Keep left onto Highcross Street (A50)
297 ft
57.
Make a sharp right to stay on Highcross Street (A50)
178 ft
58.
You have arrived at your destination
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How much is the expense of driving from Kettering to Leicester?

The expense of driving from Kettering to Leicester, using petrol as the fuel source, amounts to £4.7. This calculation derives from considering the petrol price as 144 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 £2.35 (£4.7 divided by 2). With three passengers, the expense drops to approximately £1.57 per passenger (£4.7 divided by 3), and with four passengers, it's reduced further to £1.18 per passenger (£4.7 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 Kettering to Leicester, approximately 3.3 liters of fuel would be required. This amount is determined by dividing the distance of 26.83 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 £4.7 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.
 

 

Fuel consumption in automobiles can be affected by the following factors:

In severe traffic, drivers frequently have to stop and start their vehicles multiple times, and they also have to wait in traffic lines for extended periods of time. When compared to driving on open highways with the flow of traffic, this frequent acceleration and deceleration might contribute to an increase in the amount of fuel that is consumed.

It is possible to increase fuel consumption by carrying additional weight in the vehicle, such as large goods or objects that are not necessary. This is because the engine is put under additional pressure while the vehicle is carrying excess weight. Improving fuel economy can be accomplished by removing unneeded weight.

Elevation Changes: Driving on roads that have steep inclines or drops can have an effect on fuel usage, particularly for vehicles that have engines that are not as strong. During a descent downhill, it may be necessary to use greater braking and petrololine in order to maintain control, but climbing uphill takes more power from the engine, which in turn consumes more fuel.

Weather Conditions: Unfavourable weather conditions, such as rain, snow, or strong winds, can have an impact on the amount of petrololine that is consumed. It may be necessary for drivers to modify their speed and driving behaviour in response to these conditions, which will have an effect on fuel efficiency.

Diesel cost from Kettering to Leicester.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 3.3 £ (167p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 1.65 £ (3.3/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 1.1 £ (3.3/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 0.83 £ (3.3/4) /p.

Alternative routes from Kettering to Leicester

The second route from Kettering to the Leicester is 38.24 miles and takes 43 minutes.

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

The cheapest route from Kettering to Leicester is the first suggested route (26.8mi, 39min) and costs 4.7 £ (petrol fuel cost, 144p/lt, 37.5mpg).

The most expensive route from Kettering to Leicester is the second suggested route (38.2mi, 43min) and costs 6.7 £.

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 Kettering to Leicester?

There are two suggested routes. The fastest route is 26.8mi (distance from Kettering to Leicester) and its duration is 39min. The slowest route is 38.2mi, and its duration is 43min.

RouteCalculator provides you with the information to prepare your trip from Kettering to Leicester by car or motorbike. It offers you alternative road routes that you can follow to go from Kettering to Leicester. It provides driving directions from Kettering to Leicester, i.e. where to turn and when, distance of the Kettering - 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 Kettering 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 Kettering located?

Kettering is located in Northamptonshire county and in England. It is situated at an altitude of 77 meters above sea level. Kettering has coordinates 52.3963220o,-0.7302490o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Kettering 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.