Route from Leicester to Kirkcaldy and Dysart

The distance between Leicester and Kirkcaldy and Dysart is 316 miles. Travel time is 5 hours and 54 minutes.

From: Leicester, County: Leicestershire, England
To: Kirkcaldy and Dysart, County: Fife, Scotland
316 mi , 5 h 54 min
Tolls: 0£ Stations
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Route from Leicester to Kirkcaldy and Dysart on map



Driving directions from Leicester to Kirkcaldy and Dysart

316 mi 5 h 54 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
50.6 mi
31.
Keep left onto M18
8.7 mi
32.
Take the ramp on the left onto M18
1311 ft
33.
Keep left towards A1(M): The NORTH
765 ft
34.
Continue onto Doncaster By-pass (A1(M))
0.3 mi
35.
Merge right onto Doncaster By-pass (A1(M))
7.1 mi
36.
Continue onto Doncaster Bypass (A1(M))
8.2 mi
37.
Keep right onto A1(M)
35 mi
38.
Keep right towards A1(M): The North
24.8 mi
39.
Take exit 56 on the left towards B6275: Barton
0.4 mi
40.
Enter Barton Junction and take the 1st exit onto Hang Bank (B6275)
70 ft
41.
Exit the roundabout onto Hang Bank (B6275)
5 mi
42.
Turn right onto B6275
575 ft
43.
Make a slight right onto B6275
4.8 mi
44.
Turn left onto A68
1.9 mi
45.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit towards Corbridge
109 ft
46.
Exit the roundabout towards Corbridge
0.4 mi
47.
Continue onto Chapel Street (A68)
357 ft
48.
Turn left to stay on A68
790 ft
49.
Turn right onto Toadpool (A68)
0.3 mi
50.
Continue onto Etherley Bank (A68)
0.9 mi
51.
Continue onto South Road (A68)
0.5 mi
52.
Turn left onto A68
5.6 mi
53.
Enter Harperley Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A68
228 ft
54.
Exit the roundabout onto A68
2.5 mi
55.
Turn right onto High Street (A68)
0.2 mi
56.
Continue onto Castle Bank (A68)
895 ft
57.
Turn left onto Dan's Castle (A68)
0.3 mi
58.
Continue onto North Road (A68)
6.8 mi
59.
Continue onto Front Street (A68)
1218 ft
60.
Continue onto Allensford Bank (A68)
9.8 mi
61.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A68
300 ft
62.
Exit the roundabout onto A68
1.4 mi
63.
Enter Styford Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A69
170 ft
64.
Exit the roundabout onto A69
2.5 mi
65.
Take the ramp on the left
0.3 mi
66.
Enter Stagshaw Road Interchange and take the 3rd exit onto A68
377 ft
67.
Exit the roundabout onto A68
2.1 mi
68.
Make a slight left onto A68
185 ft
69.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A68
214 ft
70.
Exit the roundabout onto A68
19.3 mi
71.
Take the ramp on the left onto A68
28.8 mi
72.
Keep right onto A68
5.6 mi
73.
Enter Ravenswood Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A68
228 ft
74.
Exit the roundabout onto A68
3 mi
75.
Continue onto Thorn Street (A68)
405 ft
76.
Continue onto Lauder Road (A68)
6.6 mi
77.
Continue onto Mid Row (A68)
759 ft
78.
Continue onto West High Street (A68)
1112 ft
79.
Continue onto Edinburgh Road (A68)
3.7 mi
80.
Enter Carfraemill Roundabout and take the 1st exit onto A68
202 ft
81.
Exit the roundabout onto A68
15.7 mi
82.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit
51 ft
83.
Exit the roundabout
0.3 mi
84.
Merge right onto City of Edinburgh Bypass (A720)
1.1 mi
85.
Enter Sherrifhall Roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto City of Edinburgh Bypass (A720)
269 ft
86.
Exit the roundabout onto City of Edinburgh Bypass (A720)
8.9 mi
87.
Take the ramp on the left towards A71
1092 ft
88.
Keep right onto A71
210 ft
89.
Take the ramp on the left onto A720
1025 ft
90.
Keep left towards M8
535 ft
91.
Continue towards M8
3.3 mi
92.
Take the ramp on the left towards M9
1.2 mi
93.
Continue onto M9
1.6 mi
94.
Take exit 1A on the left towards M90: Dundee
3.2 mi
95.
Merge left onto A90
1.1 mi
96.
Continue onto M90
6.6 mi
97.
Keep left towards A92: Glenrothes
1.5 mi
98.
Continue onto A92
10.3 mi
99.
Enter Redhouse Roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto A921
370 ft
100.
Exit the roundabout onto A921
0.6 mi
101.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Rosslyn Street (A921)
312 ft
102.
Exit the roundabout onto Rosslyn Street (A921)
1147 ft
103.
Turn left onto Windmill Road (B928)
0.6 mi
104.
Turn left onto Townhead (A955)
157 ft
105.
Continue onto Normand Road (A955)
388 ft
106.
You have arrived at your destination, on the left
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What's the expense of traveling from Leicester to Kirkcaldy and Dysart by car?

If you're using petrol, you're looking at an expense of 55.2 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 144 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 27.6 quid each (£55.2 divided by 2). If you've got three folks in the car, the cost per person comes down to about 18.4 quid (£55.2 divided by 3). And if it's a full house with four passengers, each person chips in 13.8 quid (£55.2 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 Leicester and Kirkcaldy and Dysart is about 316.36 miles. So, to cover that distance, your car's gonna need approximately 38.4 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 (38.4 liters) by the price per liter (144 pence), and you get 55.2 quid. So, there you have it, the fuel cost for your journey from Leicester to Kirkcaldy and Dysart: 55.2 pounds.
 

 

Road conditions affect fuel usage for the following reasons:

Surface Roughness: Potholes, fissures, and uneven pavement increase rolling resistance. This makes the tires work harder to maintain speed, increasing fuel consumption.

Tire-road surface friction increases with poor road conditions. Friction causes drag, which makes the engine work harder. Therefore, fuel usage might rise, especially at high speeds.

Traffic Congestion: Heavy traffic causes stops and idling in traffic queues. Constant acceleration and deceleration might increase fuel consumption compared to open roadways.

Elevation Changes: Steep inclines or falls can effect fuel usage, especially for smaller engines. Uphill climbing takes more engine power and petrololine, whereas descending downhill may require more braking and fuel to regulate.

Rain, snow, and ice can impair road traction and vehicle stability. Adjusting speed and driving behavior can affect fuel consumption.

Good pavement and smooth roads use less fuel than rough or badly maintained roads. Smooth roads reduce rolling resistance and improve vehicle efficiency.

Road conditions greatly affect fuel use, so drivers' fuel economy may vary.

Diesel cost from Leicester to Kirkcaldy and Dysart.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 38.3 £ (167p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 19.15 £ (38.3/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 12.77 £ (38.3/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 9.58 £ (38.3/4) /p.

Alternative routes from Leicester to Kirkcaldy and Dysart

The slowest route from Leicester to the Kirkcaldy and Dysart is 339.06 miles and takes 5 hours and 55 minutes.

Which is the cheapest route from Leicester to Kirkcaldy and Dysart by car?

The cheapest route from Leicester to Kirkcaldy and Dysart is the first suggested route (316mi, 5h 54min) and costs 55.2 £ (petrol fuel cost, 144p/lt, 37.5mpg).

The most expensive route from Leicester to Kirkcaldy and Dysart is the second suggested route (339mi, 5h 55min) and costs 59.2 £.

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 Kirkcaldy and Dysart?

There are two suggested routes. The fastest route is 316mi (distance from Leicester to Kirkcaldy and Dysart) and its duration is 5h 54min. The slowest route is 339mi, and its duration is 5h 55min.

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

Kirkcaldy and Dysart is located in Fife county and in Scotland. It is situated at an altitude of 49 meters above sea level. Kirkcaldy and Dysart has coordinates 56.1279110o,-3.1229330o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Kirkcaldy and Dysart from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.