Route from Leicester to Shropshire

The distance between Leicester and Shropshire is 85 miles. Travel time is 1 hour and 30 minutes.

From: Leicester, County: Leicestershire, England
To: Shropshire, County: Shropshire, England
85 mi , 1 h 30 min
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Route from Leicester to Shropshire on map



Driving directions from Leicester to Shropshire

85 mi 1 h 30 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 right at the fork
1041 ft
11.
Merge right onto M6
11.4 mi
12.
Keep left onto M6
14.2 mi
13.
Keep right onto M6
7.9 mi
14.
Keep left onto M54
22.1 mi
15.
Continue onto A5
6.5 mi
16.
Enter Preston Island and take the 1st exit onto A5
37 ft
17.
Exit the roundabout onto A5
1 mi
18.
Keep right towards Much Wenlock
179 ft
19.
Enter Emstrey Island and take the 3rd exit towards Shrewsbury
445 ft
20.
Exit the roundabout towards Shrewsbury
1.2 mi
21.
Enter The Column Roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto Abbey Foregate
233 ft
22.
Exit the roundabout onto Abbey Foregate
0.5 mi
23.
Turn left
222 ft
24.
Turn left
129 ft
25.
You have arrived at your destination, on the right
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What is the financial outlay associated with traveling from Leicester to Shropshire by car?

The journey, powered by petrol, incurs a cost of £14.8. In this computational scenario, the price of petrol is assumed to be 143 pence per liter, and the car's fuel efficiency stands at 37.5 miles per gallon.

For individuals contemplating carpooling arrangements, the expenditure per traveler diminishes as the number of passengers increases. With two passengers, the cost per person amounts to £7.4 (£14.8/2). For a trio of passengers, the cost per person reduces to £4.93 (£14.8/3), and for a quartet of passengers, it further decreases to £3.7 (£14.8/4).

To provide further elucidation on the calculation process, let us dissect how the final figure is derived:

Initially, the requisite fuel quantity is determined by dividing the distance traveled by the car's fuel consumption rate. For a journey spanning 85.45 miles, this computation entails multiplying 85.45 miles by 4.54609 (liters per gallon) and subsequently dividing by the car's fuel efficiency of 37.5 mpg, resulting in a requirement of 10.4 liters of fuel.

Subsequently, the fuel expenditure is computed by multiplying the amount of fuel required by the price per liter. Given a consumption of 10.4 liters of fuel at a rate of 143 pence per liter, the cumulative cost equals £14.8.

In summation, the total fuel expenditure for the trip from Leicester to Shropshire stands at £14.8.

 

The state of the road might impact fuel usage due to many factors.

Surface roughness refers to the unevenness of road surfaces, which can be caused by potholes, fractures, or uneven pavement. This unevenness can lead to an increase in rolling resistance. Consequently, the tires must exert more effort to sustain velocity, resulting in increased fuel consumption.

Friction: The presence of inadequate road conditions can augment the level of friction between the tires and the road surface. The friction between surfaces generates drag, necessitating the engine to exert more effort to overcome it. Consequently, the use of fuel might escalate, particularly when driving at higher velocities.

Traffic congestion refers to the situation where roads experience a high volume of vehicles, resulting in frequent halts, starts, and prolonged waiting in traffic lines. The consistent acceleration and deceleration can result in higher fuel usage when compared to driving on uncongested, unrestricted roadways.

Changes in elevation can have an impact on fuel usage, particularly for vehicles equipped with less powerful engines, when encountering roads with steep inclines or drops. Ascending a slope necessitates greater engine power and consequently more fuel consumption, but descending a decline may necessitate additional braking and fuel usage to maintain control.

Weather Conditions: Inclement weather conditions, including precipitation such as rain, snow, or ice, can have a detrimental impact on road grip and the stability of vehicles. Motorists may be required to modify their velocity and driving conduct, which can have an effect on fuel usage.

Surface Quality: Smooth road surfaces with high-quality pavement often lead to decreased fuel consumption in comparison to rough or inadequately maintained roads. The reason for this is that smooth roads decrease rolling resistance, hence enabling more efficient vehicle performance.

In general, the quality of roads has a substantial impact on petrololine consumption, and drivers may encounter differences in fuel economy based on the state of the roads they are traveling on.

Diesel cost from Leicester to Shropshire.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 9.4 £ (151p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 4.7 £ (9.4/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 3.13 £ (9.4/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 2.35 £ (9.4/4) /p.

Alternative routes from Leicester to Shropshire

The second route from Leicester to the Shropshire is 78.8 miles and takes 1 hour and 31 minutes.

The third route from Leicester to the Shropshire is 77.05 miles and takes 1 hour and 48 minutes.

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

The cheapest route from Leicester to Shropshire is the third suggested route (77mi, 1h 48min) and costs 13.4 £ (petrol fuel cost, 143p/lt, 37.5mpg).

The second cheapest route from Leicester to Shropshire is the second suggested route (79mi, 1h 31min) and costs 13.7 £.

The most expensive route from Leicester to Shropshire is the first suggested route (85mi, 1h 30min) and costs 14.8 £.

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 Shropshire?

There are three suggested routes. The fastest route is 85mi (distance from Leicester to Shropshire) and its duration is 1h 30min. The other route is 79mi, and its duration is 1h 31min. The slowest route is 77mi, and its duration is 1h 48min.

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

Shropshire is located in Shropshire county and in England. It is situated at an altitude of 55 meters above sea level. Shropshire has coordinates 52.7063657o,-2.7417849o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Shropshire from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.