Route from Leicester to Carlisle

The distance between Leicester and Carlisle is 214 miles. Travel time is 3 hours and 42 minutes.

From: Leicester, County: Leicestershire, England
To: Carlisle, County: Cumbria, England
214 mi , 3 h 42 min
Tolls: 0£ Stations
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Route from Leicester to Carlisle on map



Driving directions from Leicester to Carlisle

214 mi 3 h 42 min
1.
Head south on Highcross Street (A50)
16 ft
2.
Turn right onto Vaughan Way (A594)
192 ft
3.
Make a slight left to stay on Vaughan Way (A594)
529 ft
4.
Continue onto St Nicholas Circle
808 ft
5.
Keep right onto St Nicholas Circle (A594)
589 ft
6.
Make a slight left onto Vaughan Way (A594)
686 ft
7.
Keep right onto Vaughan Way (A594)
1224 ft
8.
Turn left onto St Margaret's Way (A6)
0.4 mi
9.
Make a slight left onto Ravensbridge Drive
0.4 mi
10.
Continue onto Anstey Lane (B5327)
0.6 mi
11.
Continue straight onto Anstey Lane (B5327)
0.9 mi
12.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Anstey Lane (A5630)
163 ft
13.
Exit the roundabout onto Anstey Lane (A5630)
452 ft
14.
Enter Anstey Lane and take the 1st exit onto A5630
154 ft
15.
Exit the roundabout onto A5630
0.5 mi
16.
Enter Anstey Lane Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A46
182 ft
17.
Exit the roundabout onto A46
0.6 mi
18.
Take the ramp on the left
0.3 mi
19.
Merge right onto A50
4 ft
20.
Keep right onto A50
606 ft
21.
Keep left onto Markfield Road (A50)
1.5 mi
22.
Continue onto Bradgate Hill (A50)
1.2 mi
23.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Leicester Road (A50)
135 ft
24.
Exit the roundabout onto Leicester Road (A50)
0.6 mi
25.
Enter the roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto Markfield Bypass (A50)
205 ft
26.
Exit the roundabout onto Markfield Bypass (A50)
1.2 mi
27.
Merge right onto A511
740 ft
28.
Keep right onto A511
254 ft
29.
Take the ramp on the left towards M1: The NORTH
0.6 mi
30.
Merge right onto M1
9.8 mi
31.
Take the ramp on the left towards A50: Derby
0.3 mi
32.
Keep right at the fork
259 ft
33.
Keep left onto A50
4.7 mi
34.
Keep right onto A50
15.9 mi
35.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A50
283 ft
36.
Exit the roundabout onto A50
4.7 mi
37.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A50
251 ft
38.
Exit the roundabout onto A50
0.8 mi
39.
Enter McDonalds Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A50
160 ft
40.
Exit the roundabout onto A50
8.6 mi
41.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto A50
34 ft
42.
Exit the roundabout onto A50
1.4 mi
43.
Take the ramp on the left towards A521: Blythe Bridge
891 ft
44.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit
224 ft
45.
Exit the roundabout
953 ft
46.
Merge right onto Uttoxeter Road (A50)
2.9 mi
47.
Take the ramp on the left
1263 ft
48.
Enter Heron Cross Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Victoria Place Link (A50)
481 ft
49.
Exit the roundabout onto Victoria Place Link (A50)
0.4 mi
50.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto King Street (A50)
28 ft
51.
Exit the roundabout onto King Street (A50)
820 ft
52.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto City Road (A5007)
88 ft
53.
Exit the roundabout onto City Road (A5007)
0.7 mi
54.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto City Road (A5007)
28 ft
55.
Exit the roundabout onto City Road (A5007)
883 ft
56.
Take the ramp
886 ft
57.
Keep right at the fork
604 ft
58.
Merge right onto Queensway (A500)
8.7 mi
59.
Enter Barthomley Interchange and take the 4th exit onto M6
908 ft
60.
Exit the roundabout onto M6
35.5 mi
61.
Keep right onto M6
106 mi
62.
Take the ramp on the left
1060 ft
63.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Rotary Way (A69)
87 ft
64.
Exit the roundabout onto Rotary Way (A69)
0.3 mi
65.
Continue onto Warwick Road (A69)
1.5 mi
66.
Make a sharp right onto Lowther Street (A7)
68 ft
67.
You have arrived at your destination, on the right
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How much does it cost to drive from Leicester to Carlisle?

If you're using petrol, it's gonna set you back 37.4 quid. In this calculation, they're saying the petrol price is 144 pence per liter, and the car's gonna guzzle down 37.5 miles for every gallon of that stuff.

Now, if you're carpooling, the cost gets split up between everyone riding. So, if there are two people in the car, it's gonna be 18.7 quid each (£37.4 divided by 2). With three buddies on board, it works out to around 12.47 quid per person (£37.4 divided by 3). And if you've got a full car with four people, it's only 9.35 quid per person (£37.4 divided by 4).

Breaking down the numbers, the fuel cost is calculated based on how far you're going and how much gas your car chugs. For this trip, you're gonna need about 26 liters of fuel. They figured that out by dividing the distance of 214.39 miles by the car's fuel consumption rate of 37.5 miles per gallon, and then converting that to liters 'cause, you know, the UK uses liters.

So, you take the fuel needed, which is 26 liters, and you multiply it by the price per liter, which is 144 pence. And voilà, you got yourself the total fuel cost for the trip from Leicester to Carlisle: 37.4 quid.

 

 

Some factors that can impact how much petrol your car consumes, are:

  1. Tire Pressure: Believe it or not, keeping your tires properly inflated can make a big difference. Under-inflated tires create more resistance and require more fuel to keep your car rolling smoothly.

  2. Speed: Zooming along at high speeds might be fun, but it's also a surefire way to guzzle petrol. Slowing down a bit can save you some serious cash at the pump.

  3. Engine Condition: A well-maintained engine runs more efficiently, so make sure you're keeping up with those regular tune-ups and oil changes to keep your petrol usage in check.

  4. Aerodynamics: The shape of your car can affect how much wind resistance it encounters, which in turn affects fuel consumption. Sporty cars with sleek designs might look cool, but they often have higher drag and use more petrol.

  5. Driving Environment: Whether you're cruising on flat highways or tackling hilly terrain, your driving environment can impact fuel consumption. Plus, driving in extreme weather conditions like heavy rain or snow can also affect how much petrol you use.

Diesel cost from Leicester to Carlisle.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 26 £ (167p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 13 £ (26/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 8.67 £ (26/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 6.5 £ (26/4) /p.

Alternative routes from Leicester to Carlisle

The second route from Leicester to the Carlisle is 224.36 miles and takes 3 hours and 51 minutes.

The third route from Leicester to the Carlisle is 220.48 miles and takes 4 hours and 34 minutes.

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

The cheapest route from Leicester to Carlisle is the first suggested route (214mi, 3h 42min) and costs 37.4 £ (petrol fuel cost, 144p/lt, 37.5mpg).

The second cheapest route from Leicester to Carlisle is the third suggested route (220mi, 4h 34min) and costs 38.5 £.

The most expensive route from Leicester to Carlisle is the second suggested route (224mi, 3h 51min) and costs 39.2 £.

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 Leicester to Carlisle?

There are three suggested routes. The fastest route is 214mi (distance from Leicester to Carlisle) and its duration is 3h 42min. The other route is 224mi, and its duration is 3h 51min. The slowest route is 220mi, and its duration is 4h 34min.

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

Where is Leicester located?

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.

What is the location of Carlisle?

Carlisle is located in Cumbria county and in England. It is situated at an altitude of 29 meters above sea level. Carlisle has coordinates 54.8924730o,-2.9329310o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Carlisle from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.