Route from Leicester to Coventry

The distance between Leicester and Coventry is 25.8 miles. Travel time is 34 minutes.

From: Leicester, County: Leicestershire, England
To: Coventry, County: West Midlands, England
25.8 mi , 34 min
Tolls: 0£ Stations
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Route from Leicester to Coventry on map



Driving directions from Leicester to Coventry

25.8 mi 34 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 left onto St Augustine Road (A47)
874 ft
6.
Turn left onto Narborough Road North (A5460)
2.9 mi
7.
Continue onto A5460
0.6 mi
8.
Keep left onto M69
15.5 mi
9.
Take the ramp on the left
0.8 mi
10.
Keep left at the fork
0.4 mi
11.
Enter Ansty Interchange and take the 2nd exit onto Hinckley Road (A4600)
282 ft
12.
Exit the roundabout onto Hinckley Road (A4600)
0.3 mi
13.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Hinckley Road (A4600)
204 ft
14.
Exit the roundabout onto Hinckley Road (A4600)
0.3 mi
15.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Hinckley Road (A4600)
51 ft
16.
Exit the roundabout onto Hinckley Road (A4600)
0.4 mi
17.
Continue onto Ansty Road (A4600)
1.4 mi
18.
Continue onto Walsgrave Road (A4600)
1186 ft
19.
Enter the roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto Walsgrave Road (A4600)
138 ft
20.
Exit the roundabout onto Walsgrave Road (A4600)
0.9 mi
21.
Merge right onto Sky Blue Way (A4600)
0.3 mi
22.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit
236 ft
23.
Exit the roundabout
237 ft
24.
Keep left at the fork
870 ft
25.
Merge right onto Ringway Whitefriars (A4053)
427 ft
26.
Continue onto Ringway St Johns (A4053)
0.3 mi
27.
Continue onto Ringway St Patricks (A4053)
0.3 mi
28.
Continue onto Ringway Queens (A4053)
0.3 mi
29.
You have arrived at your destination
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How much does it cost to drive from Leicester to Coventry?

The trip with petrol fuel costs 4.5 £. In the above calculation, the petrol price is considered to be 144 pence per liter and the petrol consumption of the car is 37.5 miles per gallon.
For 2 passengers in carpooling, the cost of this trip is 2.25 £ (4.5/2) per passenger.
For 3 passengers in the car, the cost of this trip is 1.5 £ (4.5/3) per passenger.
For 4 passengers in the car, the cost of this trip are 1.13 £ (4.5/4) per passenger.


Fuel cost = (25.77 mi / 37.5 mpg) x 144 pence per liter = 4.5 £

In more detail, the result is obtained:

Fuel needed = Distance / Car fuel consumption = miles * 4.54609 / carConsumtion = 25.77 mi * 4.54609 / 37.5 mpg = 3.1 liters

Fuel needed = 3.1 lt

Fuel cost = Fuel needed x Price per liter = 3.1 liters x 144 pence per liter = 4.5 £

Fuel cost from Leicester to Coventry = 4.5 £

 

The following reasons can affect car fuel consumption:

  1. Traffic Congestion: Driving in heavy traffic often involves 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.

  2. Vehicle Weight: Carrying excess weight in the vehicle, such as heavy cargo or unnecessary items, can increase fuel consumption by putting additional strain on the engine. Removing unnecessary weight can improve fuel efficiency.

  3. Elevation Changes: Driving on 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.

  4. Weather Conditions: Adverse weather conditions such as rain, snow, or strong winds can affect fuel consumption. These conditions may require drivers to adjust their speed and driving behavior, impacting fuel efficiency. Additionally, extreme temperatures can affect engine performance and fuel consumption.

Diesel cost from Leicester to Coventry.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 3.1 £ (167p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 1.55 £ (3.1/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 1.03 £ (3.1/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 0.78 £ (3.1/4) /p.

Alternative routes from Leicester to Coventry

The second route from Leicester to the Coventry is 32.12 miles and takes 42 minutes.

The third route from Leicester to the Coventry is 25.44 miles and takes 43 minutes.

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

The cheapest route from Leicester to Coventry is the third suggested route (25.4mi, 43min) and costs 4.4 £ (petrol fuel cost, 144p/lt, 37.5mpg).

The second cheapest route from Leicester to Coventry is the first suggested route (25.8mi, 34min) and costs 4.5 £.

The most expensive route from Leicester to Coventry is the second suggested route (32.1mi, 42min) and costs 5.6 £.

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 Coventry?

There are three suggested routes. The fastest route is 25.8mi (distance from Leicester to Coventry) and its duration is 34min. The other route is 32.1mi, and its duration is 42min. The slowest route is 25.4mi, and its duration is 43min.

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

Coventry is located in West Midlands county and in England. It is situated at an altitude of 82 meters above sea level. Coventry has coordinates 52.4068220o,-1.5196930o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Coventry from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.