Route from Leicester to Ipswich

The distance between Leicester and Ipswich is 123 miles. Travel time is 2 hours and 14 minutes.

From: Leicester, County: Leicestershire, England
To: Ipswich, County: Suffolk, England
123 mi , 2 h 14 min
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Route from Leicester to Ipswich on map



Driving directions from Leicester to Ipswich

123 mi 2 h 14 min
1.
Head south on Highcross Street (A50)
16 ft
2.
Turn right onto Vaughan Way (A594)
192 ft
3.
Continue onto Southgates Underpass (A594)
0.3 mi
4.
Continue onto Newarke Street (A594)
922 ft
5.
Continue onto Welford Road (A594)
699 ft
6.
Turn left onto Mill Street
198 ft
7.
Turn right onto Duke Street
350 ft
8.
Turn left onto Regent Road
0.3 mi
9.
Turn left onto De Montfort Street
1089 ft
10.
Turn right onto London Road (A6)
0.6 mi
11.
Enter London Road and take the 2nd exit onto London Road (A6)
115 ft
12.
Exit the roundabout onto London Road (A6)
1.3 mi
13.
Keep left onto London Road (A6)
948 ft
14.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Leicester Road (A6)
118 ft
15.
Exit the roundabout onto Leicester Road (A6)
0.5 mi
16.
Continue onto Harborough Road (A6)
0.7 mi
17.
Continue onto Glen Road (A6)
0.5 mi
18.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Glen Road (A6)
146 ft
19.
Exit the roundabout onto Glen Road (A6)
0.3 mi
20.
Continue onto London Road (A6)
0.3 mi
21.
Enter Glen Gorse Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Leicester Road (A6)
341 ft
22.
Exit the roundabout onto Leicester Road (A6)
1.1 mi
23.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Leicester Road (A6)
318 ft
24.
Exit the roundabout onto Leicester Road (A6)
2.3 mi
25.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Leicester Road (A6)
67 ft
26.
Exit the roundabout onto Leicester Road (A6)
0.5 mi
27.
Continue onto Harborough Road (A6)
3.1 mi
28.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Market Harborough Bypass (A6)
209 ft
29.
Exit the roundabout onto Market Harborough Bypass (A6)
2.8 mi
30.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Market Harborough Bypass (A6)
187 ft
31.
Exit the roundabout onto Market Harborough Bypass (A6)
1 mi
32.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Desborough Road (A6)
37 ft
33.
Exit the roundabout onto Desborough Road (A6)
1.9 mi
34.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Rothwell and Desborough Bypass (A6)
150 ft
35.
Exit the roundabout onto Rothwell and Desborough Bypass (A6)
0.9 mi
36.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Rothwell and Desborough Bypass (A6)
127 ft
37.
Exit the roundabout onto Rothwell and Desborough Bypass (A6)
2 mi
38.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Rothwell and Desborough Bypass (A6)
168 ft
39.
Exit the roundabout onto Rothwell and Desborough Bypass (A6)
0.5 mi
40.
Enter Rothwell Interchange and take the 2nd exit towards A14 East
156 ft
41.
Exit the roundabout towards A14 East
0.3 mi
42.
Merge right onto A14
42.2 mi
43.
Keep left onto A14
19.1 mi
44.
Keep right onto A14
36.9 mi
45.
Take the ramp on the left
0.3 mi
46.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Sproughton Road
26 ft
47.
Exit the roundabout onto Sproughton Road
0.4 mi
48.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Sproughton Road
110 ft
49.
Exit the roundabout onto Sproughton Road
0.4 mi
50.
Turn right onto Bramford Road (B1067)
0.8 mi
51.
Make a slight right onto Norwich Road (A1156)
745 ft
52.
Continue onto St Matthew's Street (A1156)
444 ft
53.
Enter the roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto Civic Drive (A1022)
175 ft
54.
Exit the roundabout onto Civic Drive (A1022)
572 ft
55.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Civic Drive (A1022)
116 ft
56.
Exit the roundabout onto Civic Drive (A1022)
340 ft
57.
Turn left onto Elm Street
619 ft
58.
Turn right onto Museum Street
279 ft
59.
Turn right onto Princes Street
424 ft
60.
Turn right onto Civic Drive (A1022)
588 ft
61.
You have arrived at your destination
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How much does it cost to travel from Leicester to Ipswich by car?

The journey from Leicester to Ipswich by car comes with a price tag of £21.5 if you're using petrol. Let's break it down. The petrol price we're talking about here is 144 pence per liter, and the car chugs along at 37.5 miles per gallon. Now, if you're thinking about carpooling with a couple of mates, each of you only has to fork out £10.75 for the trip (£21.5 divided by 2). With three buddies on board, it's about £7.17 each (£21.5 divided by 3), and if you've got a full car of four, it's just £5.38 each (£21.5 divided by 4). So, that's the financial aspect of the journey.

Now, let's dive into the nitty-gritty of how we got these figures. The fuel cost calculation is based on how far you're traveling and how thirsty your car is. For this journey, you'd need about 15 liters of fuel. And that's where the £21.5 comes from for the trip from Leicester to Ipswich.

In summary, the total fuel cost for the journey is £21.5, factoring in the distance, petrol price, and car fuel consumption. Whether you're flying solo or sharing the ride with friends, knowing the breakdown of these costs can help you plan your trip and budget accordingly.
 

 

Fuel consumption in automobiles can be affected by the following factors:

In severe traffic, drivers frequently have to stop and start their vehicles multiple times, and they also have to wait in traffic lines for extended periods of time. When compared to driving on open highways with the flow of traffic, this frequent acceleration and deceleration might contribute to an increase in the amount of fuel that is consumed.

It is possible to increase fuel consumption by carrying additional weight in the vehicle, such as large goods or objects that are not necessary. This is because the engine is put under additional pressure while the vehicle is carrying excess weight. Improving fuel economy can be accomplished by removing unneeded weight.

Elevation Changes: Driving on roads that have steep inclines or drops can have an effect on fuel usage, particularly for vehicles that have engines that are not as strong. During a descent downhill, it may be necessary to use greater braking and petrololine in order to maintain control, but climbing uphill takes more power from the engine, which in turn consumes more fuel.

Weather Conditions: Unfavourable weather conditions, such as rain, snow, or strong winds, can have an impact on the amount of petrololine that is consumed. It may be necessary for drivers to modify their speed and driving behaviour in response to these conditions, which will have an effect on fuel efficiency.

Diesel cost from Leicester to Ipswich.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 14.9 £ (167p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 7.45 £ (14.9/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 4.97 £ (14.9/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 3.73 £ (14.9/4) /p.

Alternative routes from Leicester to Ipswich

The second route from Leicester to the Ipswich is 128.32 miles and takes 2 hours and 22 minutes.

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

The cheapest route from Leicester to Ipswich is the first suggested route (123mi, 2h 14min) and costs 21.5 £ (petrol fuel cost, 144p/lt, 37.5mpg).

The most expensive route from Leicester to Ipswich is the second suggested route (128mi, 2h 22min) and costs 22.4 £.

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 Ipswich?

There are two suggested routes. The fastest route is 123mi (distance from Leicester to Ipswich) and its duration is 2h 14min. The slowest route is 128mi, and its duration is 2h 22min.

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

Ipswich is located in Suffolk county and in England. It is situated at an altitude of 6 meters above sea level. Ipswich has coordinates 52.0567360o,1.1482200o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Ipswich from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.