Route from Kilmarnock to Elgin

The distance between Kilmarnock and Elgin is 207 miles. Travel time is 3 hours and 54 minutes.

From: Kilmarnock, County: East Ayrshire, Scotland
To: Elgin, County: Moray, Scotland
207 mi , 3 h 54 min
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Route from Kilmarnock to Elgin on map



Driving directions from Kilmarnock to Elgin

207 mi 3 h 54 min
1.
Head north on Hill Street
348 ft
2.
Turn right onto Witch Road (A735)
900 ft
3.
Continue onto Dean Lane (A735)
721 ft
4.
Turn left onto Strawberrybank Road (B7082)
0.4 mi
5.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto B7082
45 ft
6.
Exit the roundabout onto B7082
0.9 mi
7.
Take the ramp on the left onto A77
0.3 mi
8.
Merge right onto Kilmarnock Bypass (A77)
1.9 mi
9.
Continue onto M77
16.2 mi
10.
Keep right towards M8: City Centre
1246 ft
11.
Take the ramp on the left onto M8
4.5 mi
12.
Keep left towards M80: Stirling
15.2 mi
13.
Keep right towards Perth
6.6 mi
14.
Merge left onto M9
6.1 mi
15.
Enter Keir Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A9
414 ft
16.
Exit the roundabout onto A9
26.2 mi
17.
Enter Broxden Roundabout and take the 1st exit towards A9: Inverness
37 ft
18.
Exit the roundabout towards A9: Inverness
2.4 mi
19.
Enter Inveralmond Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A9
224 ft
20.
Exit the roundabout onto A9
81 mi
21.
Turn right onto A95
871 ft
22.
Turn left onto A95
2.4 mi
23.
Make a slight left onto B9153
2.8 mi
24.
Turn right onto B9153
146 ft
25.
Make a slight right onto A938
1.8 mi
26.
Turn left onto B9007
18.6 mi
27.
Turn left onto A940
4.8 mi
28.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A940
119 ft
29.
Exit the roundabout onto A940
844 ft
30.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Grantown Road (A940)
114 ft
31.
Exit the roundabout onto Grantown Road (A940)
0.8 mi
32.
Enter the roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto Market Street (A940)
106 ft
33.
Exit the roundabout onto Market Street (A940)
976 ft
34.
Merge left onto A96
1 mi
35.
Enter Findhorn Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A96
96 ft
36.
Exit the roundabout onto A96
1 mi
37.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto A96
128 ft
38.
Exit the roundabout onto A96
9.5 mi
39.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto High Street (A96)
10 ft
40.
Exit the roundabout onto High Street (A96)
1147 ft
41.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Alexandra Road (A96)
31 ft
42.
Exit the roundabout onto Alexandra Road (A96)
399 ft
43.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Alexandra Road (A96)
170 ft
44.
Exit the roundabout onto Alexandra Road (A96)
1016 ft
45.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto A941
6 ft
46.
Exit the roundabout onto A941
356 ft
47.
Turn left onto Trinity Place
335 ft
48.
Continue onto Trinity Road
555 ft
49.
You have arrived at your destination
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How much does it cost to drive from Kilmarnock to Elgin with petrol?

Let's delve into the expenses of a road trip from Kilmarnock to Elgin. The journey using petrol will set you back 36.1 pounds. Now, let's walk through how we arrived at this figure.

Firstly, we consider the price of petrol, which is 144 pence per liter. Next, we take into account the car's fuel consumption rate, which stands at 37.5 miles per gallon.

Now, suppose you're carpooling. If there are two passengers sharing the ride, each person will contribute 18.05 pounds (£36.1 divided by 2). With three passengers, the cost per person drops to around 12.03 pounds (£36.1 divided by 3). And if there are four passengers onboard, each person chips in 9.03 pounds (£36.1 divided by 4).

Let's delve deeper into the calculations. To determine how much fuel is needed for the trip, we rely on the distance and the car's fuel efficiency. The distance between Kilmarnock and Elgin is approximately 206.97 miles. So, to cover this distance, the car will require roughly 25.1 liters of petrol. We obtained this value by dividing the distance by the car's fuel consumption rate of 37.5 miles per gallon and then converting it to liters.

Once we have the amount of fuel needed, we calculate the total cost. Multiplying the fuel quantity (25.1 liters) by the price per liter (144 pence) yields 36.1 pounds. Therefore, the fuel cost for the journey from Kilmarnock to Elgin is 36.1 pounds.
 

 

One thing that can affect fuel consumption is the condition of the road for the following reasons:

  1. Surface Roughness: Rough road surfaces, such as those with potholes, cracks, or uneven pavement, can increase rolling resistance. This means the tires have to work harder to maintain speed, leading to higher fuel consumption.

  2. Friction: Poor road conditions can also increase friction between the tires and the road surface. This friction creates drag, which requires the engine to work harder to overcome. As a result, fuel consumption can increase, especially at higher speeds.

  3. Traffic Congestion: Roads with heavy traffic congestion often involve 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.

  4. Elevation Changes: 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.

  5. Weather Conditions: Adverse weather conditions such as rain, snow, or ice can affect road traction and vehicle stability. Drivers may need to adjust their speed and driving behavior, which can impact fuel consumption.

  6. Surface Quality: Smooth road surfaces with good pavement quality generally result in lower fuel consumption compared to rough or poorly maintained roads. This is because smooth roads reduce rolling resistance and allow for more efficient vehicle operation.

Overall, road conditions play a significant role in determining fuel consumption, and drivers may experience variations in fuel efficiency depending on the condition of the roads they are driving on.

Diesel cost from Kilmarnock to Elgin.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 25.1 £ (167p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 12.55 £ (25.1/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 8.37 £ (25.1/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 6.28 £ (25.1/4) /p.

Alternative routes from Kilmarnock to Elgin

The most time-consuming route from Kilmarnock to Elgin spans a distance of 210.35 miles and requires a travel time of 4 hours and 24 minutes.

Which is the cheapest route from Kilmarnock to Elgin by car?

The cheapest route from Kilmarnock to Elgin is the first suggested route (207mi, 3h 54min) and costs 36.1 £ (petrol fuel cost, 144p/lt, 37.5mpg).

The most expensive route from Kilmarnock to Elgin is the second suggested route (210mi, 4h 24min) and costs 36.7 £.

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 Kilmarnock to Elgin?

There are two suggested routes. The fastest route is 207mi (distance from Kilmarnock to Elgin) and its duration is 3h 54min. The slowest route is 210mi, and its duration is 4h 24min.

RouteCalculator provides you with the information to prepare your trip from Kilmarnock to Elgin by car or motorbike. It offers you alternative road routes that you can follow to go from Kilmarnock to Elgin. It provides driving directions from Kilmarnock to Elgin, i.e. where to turn and when, distance of the Kilmarnock - Elgin 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 Kilmarnock to Elgin with other people or friends, RouteCalculator provides the cost of the journey and the amount that each passenger will have to pay.

Where is Kilmarnock located?

Kilmarnock is located in East Ayrshire county and in Scotland. It is situated at an altitude of 51 meters above sea level. Kilmarnock has coordinates 55.6147190o,-4.4987920o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Kilmarnock from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.

What is the location of Elgin?

Elgin is located in Moray county and in Scotland. It is situated at an altitude of 19 meters above sea level. Elgin has coordinates 57.6494540o,-3.3184850o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Elgin from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.