Route from Kilmarnock to Kirkcaldy and Dysart

The distance between Kilmarnock and Kirkcaldy and Dysart is 82 miles. Travel time is 1 hour and 30 minutes.

From: Kilmarnock, County: East Ayrshire, Scotland
To: Kirkcaldy and Dysart, County: Fife, Scotland
82 mi , 1 h 30 min
Tolls: 0£ Stations
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Route from Kilmarnock to Kirkcaldy and Dysart on map



Driving directions from Kilmarnock to Kirkcaldy and Dysart

82 mi 1 h 30 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
8.5 mi
10.
Take the ramp on the left
0.3 mi
11.
Enter the roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto Glasgow Southern Orbital (A726)
541 ft
12.
Exit the roundabout onto Glasgow Southern Orbital (A726)
3.1 mi
13.
Enter Belle Craig Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Glasgow Southern Orbital (A726)
238 ft
14.
Exit the roundabout onto Glasgow Southern Orbital (A726)
2.3 mi
15.
Continue onto Redwood Drive (A726)
0.3 mi
16.
Take the ramp on the left onto Redwood Drive (A726)
126 ft
17.
Go straight towards A727
250 ft
18.
Turn right onto Philipshill Road
0.5 mi
19.
Turn right
118 ft
20.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Stewartfield Way
33 ft
21.
Exit the roundabout onto Stewartfield Way
944 ft
22.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Stewartfield Way
103 ft
23.
Exit the roundabout onto Stewartfield Way
0.3 mi
24.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Stewartfield Way
69 ft
25.
Exit the roundabout onto Stewartfield Way
1239 ft
26.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Stewartfield Way
141 ft
27.
Exit the roundabout onto Stewartfield Way
0.6 mi
28.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Stewartfield Way
98 ft
29.
Exit the roundabout onto Stewartfield Way
0.9 mi
30.
Enter the roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto A749
222 ft
31.
Exit the roundabout onto A749
683 ft
32.
Make a slight left onto East Kilbride Expressway
6 mi
33.
Continue onto Bellshill Bypass (A725)
1.9 mi
34.
Take the ramp on the left onto M8
26 mi
35.
Take the ramp on the left onto M8
0.8 mi
36.
Continue onto M9
1.6 mi
37.
Take exit 1A on the left towards M90: Dundee
3.2 mi
38.
Merge left onto A90
1.1 mi
39.
Continue onto M90
6.6 mi
40.
Keep left towards A92: Glenrothes
1.5 mi
41.
Continue onto A92
10.3 mi
42.
Enter Redhouse Roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto A921
370 ft
43.
Exit the roundabout onto A921
0.6 mi
44.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Rosslyn Street (A921)
312 ft
45.
Exit the roundabout onto Rosslyn Street (A921)
1147 ft
46.
Turn left onto Windmill Road (B928)
0.6 mi
47.
Turn left onto Townhead (A955)
157 ft
48.
Continue onto Normand Road (A955)
388 ft
49.
You have arrived at your destination, on the left
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What's the expense of traveling from Kilmarnock to Kirkcaldy and Dysart by car?

If you're using petrol, you're looking at an expense of 14.3 quid. Now, how do we get to that number? Let's break it down.

First off, we need to consider the price of petrol. In this calculation, it's set at 144 pence per liter. Then, we need to know how thirsty your car is. The fuel consumption rate for this ride is 37.5 miles per gallon.

Now, if you're carpooling, the cost gets divvied up. For two people sharing the ride, it's gonna be 7.15 quid each (£14.3 divided by 2). If you've got three folks in the car, the cost per person comes down to about 4.77 quid (£14.3 divided by 3). And if it's a full house with four passengers, each person chips in 3.58 quid (£14.3 divided by 4).

Let's dive into the nitty-gritty of the calculations. To figure out how much fuel you need for the trip, it's all about distance and fuel efficiency. The distance between Kilmarnock and Kirkcaldy and Dysart is about 81.94 miles. So, to cover that distance, your car's gonna need approximately 9.9 liters of petrol. We got that number by dividing the distance by the car's fuel consumption rate of 37.5 miles per gallon and then converting it to liters 'cause that's what we use here.

Once we know how much fuel we need, we can calculate the total cost. Multiply the amount of fuel (9.9 liters) by the price per liter (144 pence), and you get 14.3 quid. So, there you have it, the fuel cost for your journey from Kilmarnock to Kirkcaldy and Dysart: 14.3 pounds.
 

Diesel cost from Kilmarnock to Kirkcaldy and Dysart.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 9.9 £ (167p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 4.95 £ (9.9/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 3.3 £ (9.9/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 2.48 £ (9.9/4) /p.

Diesel fuel and petrol fuel in terms of greater torque at lower RPM:

  • Diesel Fuel: Diesel engines typically produce more torque at lower engine speeds (RPM) compared to petrol engines. This characteristic is due to the inherent design differences between diesel and petrol engines, particularly in their combustion processes and fuel properties. Diesel engines operate on compression ignition, where the air-fuel mixture ignites spontaneously under high pressure and temperature, allowing them to generate high torque even at low RPMs. This characteristic makes diesel vehicles well-suited for tasks requiring high pulling power, such as towing or hauling heavy loads, as they can deliver ample torque at low engine speeds.

  • Petrol (Gasoline): Petrol engines generally produce less torque at lower RPMs compared to diesel engines. While petrol engines can also deliver torque, they often require higher engine speeds to reach their maximum torque output. Petrol engines rely on spark ignition, where the air-fuel mixture is ignited by a spark plug, and this combustion process may not generate as much torque at lower engine speeds as compression ignition in diesel engines. However, advancements in petrol engine technology, such as turbocharging and variable valve timing, have improved torque delivery across a broader RPM range in modern petrol vehicles.

Alternative routes from Kilmarnock to Kirkcaldy and Dysart

The second route from Kilmarnock to the Kirkcaldy and Dysart is 78.8 miles and takes 1 hour and 31 minutes.

The third route from Kilmarnock to the Kirkcaldy and Dysart is 80.02 miles and takes 1 hour and 55 minutes.

Which is the cheapest route from Kilmarnock to Kirkcaldy and Dysart by car?

The cheapest route from Kilmarnock to Kirkcaldy and Dysart is the second suggested route (79mi, 1h 31min) and costs 13.8 £ (petrol fuel cost, 144p/lt, 37.5mpg).

The second cheapest route from Kilmarnock to Kirkcaldy and Dysart is the third suggested route (80mi, 1h 55min) and costs 14 £.

The most expensive route from Kilmarnock to Kirkcaldy and Dysart is the first suggested route (82mi, 1h 30min) and costs 14.3 £.

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 Kirkcaldy and Dysart?

There are three suggested routes. The fastest route is 82mi (distance from Kilmarnock to Kirkcaldy and Dysart) and its duration is 1h 30min. The other route is 79mi, and its duration is 1h 31min. The slowest route is 80mi, and its duration is 1h 55min.

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

Kirkcaldy and Dysart is located in Fife county and in Scotland. It is situated at an altitude of 49 meters above sea level. Kirkcaldy and Dysart has coordinates 56.1279110o,-3.1229330o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Kirkcaldy and Dysart from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.