Route from Leeds to Falkirk

The distance between Leeds and Falkirk is 221 miles. Travel time is 4 hours and 9 minutes.

From: Leeds, County: West Yorkshire, England
To: Falkirk, County: Falkirk, Scotland
221 mi , 4 h 9 min
Tolls: 0£ Stations
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Route from Leeds to Falkirk on map



Driving directions from Leeds to Falkirk

221 mi 4 h 9 min
1.
Head east on Great George Street
791 ft
2.
Make a slight left
105 ft
3.
Turn left onto Woodhouse Lane
1219 ft
4.
Take the ramp onto Woodhouse Lane (A660)
217 ft
5.
Merge right onto Woodhouse Lane (A660)
0.9 mi
6.
Continue onto Headingley Lane (A660)
0.7 mi
7.
Continue slightly right onto Otley Road (A660)
1.5 mi
8.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Otley Road (A660)
152 ft
9.
Exit the roundabout onto Otley Road (A660)
2.3 mi
10.
Continue onto Leeds Road (A660)
0.6 mi
11.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Leeds Road (A660)
104 ft
12.
Exit the roundabout onto Leeds Road (A660)
896 ft
13.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Leeds Road (A660)
97 ft
14.
Exit the roundabout onto Leeds Road (A660)
3.6 mi
15.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Otley Bypass (A660)
21 ft
16.
Exit the roundabout onto Otley Bypass (A660)
1 mi
17.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit towards Skipton
144 ft
18.
Exit the roundabout towards Skipton
1.5 mi
19.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Burley Bypass (A65)
227 ft
20.
Exit the roundabout onto Burley Bypass (A65)
0.9 mi
21.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A65
148 ft
22.
Exit the roundabout onto A65
3.2 mi
23.
Make a slight left onto Skipton Road (A65)
2.3 mi
24.
Continue onto Addingham Wharfedale Road (A65)
1.3 mi
25.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Addingham Wharfedale Road (A65)
115 ft
26.
Exit the roundabout onto Addingham Wharfedale Road (A65)
0.6 mi
27.
Continue onto Skipton Road (A65)
3.3 mi
28.
Continue onto Skipton Bypass (A65)
0.4 mi
29.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Skipton Bypass (A65)
35 ft
30.
Exit the roundabout onto Skipton Bypass (A65)
1.9 mi
31.
Enter the roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto Skipton Bypass (A65)
216 ft
32.
Exit the roundabout onto Skipton Bypass (A65)
0.7 mi
33.
Enter Gargrave Road Roundabout and take the 4th exit onto Skipton Road (A65)
396 ft
34.
Exit the roundabout onto Skipton Road (A65)
3 mi
35.
Continue left onto High Street (A65)
677 ft
36.
Continue slightly right onto Skipton Road (A65)
5.1 mi
37.
Continue onto Main Road (A65)
1053 ft
38.
Continue onto Kendal Road (A65)
1.6 mi
39.
Continue onto Main Street (A65)
3 mi
40.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto A65
73 ft
41.
Exit the roundabout onto A65
11.7 mi
42.
Keep right onto New Road (A65)
109 ft
43.
Keep right onto New Road (A65)
4.1 mi
44.
Turn right
581 ft
45.
Make a slight right onto Long Lane
0.9 mi
46.
Continue onto Wandales Lane
0.8 mi
47.
Go straight onto Bents Lane
896 ft
48.
Turn left onto Flush Brow
136 ft
49.
Turn right to stay on Flush Brow
762 ft
50.
Turn right onto A683
6.5 mi
51.
Go straight onto B6256
1.1 mi
52.
Turn left onto Scotch Jeans (A684)
2.1 mi
53.
Take the ramp towards M6: The North
0.3 mi
54.
Merge right onto M6
53.1 mi
55.
Continue onto A74(M)
48.9 mi
56.
Continue onto M74
29.2 mi
57.
Take exit 4 on the left towards M73: Stirling
0.3 mi
58.
Keep right towards M73: Stirling
7.4 mi
59.
Merge right onto M80
7.2 mi
60.
Keep left towards M876: Kincardine Bridges
2.2 mi
61.
Take exit 1 on the left towards A883: Falkirk
287 ft
62.
Continue towards A883: Falkirk
658 ft
63.
Turn left onto A883
0.3 mi
64.
Enter Checkbar Roundabout and take the 2nd exit
183 ft
65.
Exit the roundabout
106 ft
66.
Go straight onto A883
1.3 mi
67.
Enter Three Bridges and take the 1st exit towards Falkirk
89 ft
68.
Exit the roundabout towards Falkirk
0.9 mi
69.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Main Street (A803)
103 ft
70.
Exit the roundabout onto Main Street (A803)
0.4 mi
71.
Enter Rosebank Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Camelon Road (A803)
179 ft
72.
Exit the roundabout onto Camelon Road (A803)
0.6 mi
73.
Continue onto West Bridge Street (A803)
571 ft
74.
Turn left onto Hope Street (A803)
458 ft
75.
Continue onto Garrison Place (A803)
918 ft
76.
Enter Garrison Place Roundabout and exit onto Garrison Place Roundabout (A803)
64 ft
77.
You have arrived at your destination, on the right
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What's the expense of traveling from Leeds to Falkirk by car?

If you're using petrol, you're looking at an expense of 38.3 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 143 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 19.15 quid each (£38.3 divided by 2). If you've got three folks in the car, the cost per person comes down to about 12.77 quid (£38.3 divided by 3). And if it's a full house with four passengers, each person chips in 9.58 quid (£38.3 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 Leeds and Falkirk is about 220.92 miles. So, to cover that distance, your car's gonna need approximately 26.8 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 (26.8 liters) by the price per liter (143 pence), and you get 38.3 quid. So, there you have it, the fuel cost for your journey from Leeds to Falkirk: 38.3 pounds.
 

 

There are several reasons that affect fuel consumption when you drive. The most important are:

  1. Driving Habits: Aggressive driving behaviors such as rapid acceleration, speeding, and frequent braking can significantly increase fuel consumption.

  2. Vehicle Maintenance: Proper maintenance, including regular oil changes, tire rotations, and engine tune-ups, ensures optimal fuel efficiency. Neglecting maintenance can lead to decreased fuel efficiency and higher fuel consumption.

  3. Vehicle Specifications: The make and model of the vehicle, engine size, weight, aerodynamics, and fuel efficiency rating all play a role in determining fuel consumption.

  4. Driving Conditions: Factors such as traffic congestion, road conditions, elevation changes, and weather conditions can affect fuel consumption. Stop-and-go driving in heavy traffic or driving uphill requires more fuel compared to steady highway driving on flat terrain.

  5. Fuel Quality: The quality of fuel used, including octane rating and the presence of additives, can impact fuel efficiency. Lower-quality fuels may lead to decreased efficiency and higher consumption.

Diesel cost from Leeds to Falkirk.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 24.2 £ (151p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 12.1 £ (24.2/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 8.07 £ (24.2/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 6.05 £ (24.2/4) /p.

Alternative routes from Leeds to Falkirk

The second route from Leeds to the Falkirk is 238.85 miles and takes 4 hours and 18 minutes.

The third route from Leeds to the Falkirk is 249.1 miles and takes 4 hours and 40 minutes.

Which is the cheapest route from Leeds to Falkirk by car?

The cheapest route from Leeds to Falkirk is the first suggested route (221mi, 4h 9min) and costs 38.3 £ (petrol fuel cost, 143p/lt, 37.5mpg).

The second cheapest route from Leeds to Falkirk is the second suggested route (239mi, 4h 18min) and costs 41.4 £.

The most expensive route from Leeds to Falkirk is the third suggested route (249mi, 4h 40min) and costs 43.2 £.

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 Leeds to Falkirk?

There are three suggested routes. The fastest route is 221mi (distance from Leeds to Falkirk) and its duration is 4h 9min. The other route is 239mi, and its duration is 4h 18min. The slowest route is 249mi, and its duration is 4h 40min.

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

Where is Leeds located?

Leeds is located in West Yorkshire county and in England. It is situated at an altitude of 43 meters above sea level. Leeds has coordinates 53.8007554o,-1.5490774o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Leeds from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.

What is the location of Falkirk?

Falkirk is located in Falkirk county and in Scotland. It is situated at an altitude of 29 meters above sea level. Falkirk has coordinates 56.0018775o,-3.7839131o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Falkirk from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.