Route from Leicester to Kettering

The distance between Leicester and Kettering is 26.5 miles. Travel time is 38 minutes.

From: Leicester, County: Leicestershire, England
To: Kettering, County: Northamptonshire, England
26.5 mi , 38 min
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Route from Leicester to Kettering on map



Driving directions from Leicester to Kettering

26.5 mi 38 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
2.1 mi
43.
Take the ramp on the left onto A43
0.3 mi
44.
Keep right at the fork
436 ft
45.
Enter Glebe Farm Interchange and take the 3rd exit onto Warren Hill (A4300)
376 ft
46.
Exit the roundabout onto Warren Hill (A4300)
0.4 mi
47.
Enter the roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto Rothwell Road (A4300)
183 ft
48.
Exit the roundabout onto Rothwell Road (A4300)
0.4 mi
49.
Enter the roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto Northfield Avenue (A6003)
287 ft
50.
Exit the roundabout onto Northfield Avenue (A6003)
0.4 mi
51.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto A6003
36 ft
52.
Exit the roundabout onto A6003
65 ft
53.
Keep left onto Northampton Road (A6003)
454 ft
54.
You have arrived at your destination, on the left
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What's the cost of a drive from Leicester to Kettering?

The journey, powered by petrol, sets you back £4.6. In this calculation, we're crunching numbers based on a petrol price of 144 pence per liter and a car's thirst of 37.5 miles per gallon. If you're carpooling with a buddy, that's £2.3 each (£4.6 divided by 2). With a trio onboard, it drops to around £1.53 a head (£4.6 divided by 3), and with a full car of four, it's a mere £1.15 per person (£4.6 divided by 4).

Let's dig into the math behind it. The fuel expenditure hinges on the distance covered and the car's efficiency. For this particular jaunt, you're looking at guzzling down roughly 3.2 liters of fuel. Crunching the numbers, that's where the £4.6 total comes from for the trip from Leicester to Kettering.
 

 

One thing that can affect car fuel consumption is the use of air conditioning (AC) for the following reasons:

  1. Engine Load: When the AC is turned on, the compressor in the car's engine needs to work harder to cool and circulate the air. This extra workload can increase the engine's fuel consumption, especially during city driving or when the car is idling.

  2. Drag Effect: Running the AC can also increase aerodynamic drag, particularly at higher speeds. This means the engine needs to work harder to maintain speed, resulting in higher fuel consumption.

  3. Accessory Load: In addition to the AC compressor, other electrical components such as the blower fan and condenser fan also draw power from the engine when the AC is running. This increases the overall electrical load on the engine, leading to higher fuel consumption.

  4. Driving Conditions: The impact of AC on fuel consumption can vary depending on driving conditions. For example, using the AC while driving at lower speeds or in stop-and-go traffic may have a more significant effect on fuel consumption compared to highway driving.

  5. Efficiency Settings: Some cars come equipped with features like "Eco" mode or variable AC compressor speeds, which can help reduce the impact of AC on fuel consumption. Using these features can help optimize fuel efficiency while still keeping the cabin cool.

Overall, while using the AC can increase fuel consumption to some extent, it's often a necessary trade-off for comfort, especially during hot weather. However, minimizing AC usage when possible, such as using the car's ventilation system or rolling down windows at lower speeds, can help mitigate its impact on fuel consumption.

Diesel cost from Leicester to Kettering.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 3.2 £ (167p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 1.6 £ (3.2/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 1.07 £ (3.2/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 0.8 £ (3.2/4) /p.

Alternative routes from Leicester to Kettering

Meanwhile, the least speedy route from Leicester to Kettering covers 38.01 miles and necessitates 42 minutes for completion.

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

The cheapest route from Leicester to Kettering is the first suggested route (26.5mi, 38min) and costs 4.6 £ (petrol fuel cost, 144p/lt, 37.5mpg).

The most expensive route from Leicester to Kettering is the second suggested route (38mi, 42min) and costs 6.6 £.

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 Kettering?

There are two suggested routes. The fastest route is 26.5mi (distance from Leicester to Kettering) and its duration is 38min. The slowest route is 38mi, and its duration is 42min.

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

Kettering is located in Northamptonshire county and in England. It is situated at an altitude of 77 meters above sea level. Kettering has coordinates 52.3963220o,-0.7302490o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Kettering from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.