Route from Leicester to West Somerset

The distance between Leicester and West Somerset is 179 miles. Travel time is 3 hours and 23 minutes.

From: Leicester, County: Leicestershire, England
To: West Somerset, County: Somerset, England
179 mi , 3 h 23 min
Tolls: 0£ Stations
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Route from Leicester to West Somerset on map



Driving directions from Leicester to West Somerset

179 mi 3 h 23 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
16.4 mi
9.
Merge left onto Coventry Eastern Bypass (A46)
1.3 mi
10.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Coventry Eastern Bypass (A46)
22 ft
11.
Exit the roundabout onto Coventry Eastern Bypass (A46)
3 mi
12.
Continue onto Stonebridge Highway (A46)
1.2 mi
13.
Keep left onto A46
0.3 mi
14.
Enter Festival Island and take the 1st exit onto A46
529 ft
15.
Exit the roundabout onto A46
10.1 mi
16.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Stratford Road (A46)
208 ft
17.
Exit the roundabout onto Stratford Road (A46)
1 mi
18.
Continue onto Warwick Road (A46)
0.8 mi
19.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A46
178 ft
20.
Exit the roundabout onto A46
0.7 mi
21.
Continue onto A46
2.7 mi
22.
Continue onto A46
0.5 mi
23.
Enter the roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto A46
326 ft
24.
Exit the roundabout onto A46
1.3 mi
25.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Alcester Road (A46)
107 ft
26.
Exit the roundabout onto Alcester Road (A46)
5.5 mi
27.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto A46
79 ft
28.
Exit the roundabout onto A46
3.2 mi
29.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A46
224 ft
30.
Exit the roundabout onto A46
4.3 mi
31.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Evesham Bypass (A46)
145 ft
32.
Exit the roundabout onto Evesham Bypass (A46)
1.7 mi
33.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Evesham Bypass (A46)
169 ft
34.
Exit the roundabout onto Evesham Bypass (A46)
0.5 mi
35.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Evesham Bypass (A46)
154 ft
36.
Exit the roundabout onto Evesham Bypass (A46)
0.7 mi
37.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Evesham Bypass (A46)
148 ft
38.
Exit the roundabout onto Evesham Bypass (A46)
0.7 mi
39.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Cheltenham Road (A46)
42 ft
40.
Exit the roundabout onto Cheltenham Road (A46)
6.8 mi
41.
Enter the roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto Ashchurch Road (A46)
341 ft
42.
Exit the roundabout onto Ashchurch Road (A46)
3.1 mi
43.
Enter Ashchurch Interchange and take the 1st exit
80 ft
44.
Exit the roundabout
0.3 mi
45.
Merge right onto M5
84 mi
46.
Take exit 25 on the left towards A358: Taunton
0.3 mi
47.
Enter Blackbrook Roundabout and take the 5th exit onto A358
959 ft
48.
Exit the roundabout onto A358
0.3 mi
49.
Enter Hankridge Roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Toneway (A358)
60 ft
50.
Exit the roundabout onto Toneway (A358)
1.2 mi
51.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Priory Avenue (A3038)
118 ft
52.
Exit the roundabout onto Priory Avenue (A3038)
749 ft
53.
Enter Priory Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Priory Bridge Road (A3038)
122 ft
54.
Exit the roundabout onto Priory Bridge Road (A3038)
0.5 mi
55.
Turn right onto Station Road (A3038)
978 ft
56.
Continue onto Kingston Road (A3038)
613 ft
57.
Keep left onto Kingston Road (A3038)
324 ft
58.
Make a slight left onto Greenway Road (A358)
0.7 mi
59.
Continue slightly right onto Staplegrove Road (A358)
0.6 mi
60.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Minehead Road (A358)
79 ft
61.
Exit the roundabout onto Minehead Road (A358)
551 ft
62.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Minehead Road (A358)
103 ft
63.
Exit the roundabout onto Minehead Road (A358)
2.3 mi
64.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A358
92 ft
65.
Exit the roundabout onto A358
0.8 mi
66.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Bishops Lydeard Bypass (A358)
56 ft
67.
Exit the roundabout onto Bishops Lydeard Bypass (A358)
822 ft
68.
Continue onto Williton Road (A358)
0.7 mi
69.
Turn left onto B3224
2.5 mi
70.
Go straight onto B3224
6.6 mi
71.
Continue onto B3190
1.9 mi
72.
Turn right
2.7 mi
73.
Continue onto Bessom Bridge
555 ft
74.
Continue onto Storrtidge Lane
0.5 mi
75.
Continue slightly right onto Bryant's Hill
0.8 mi
76.
Turn right onto Sanctuary Lane
0.4 mi
77.
Make a slight right to stay on Sanctuary Lane
0.3 mi
78.
Continue onto Combeshead Hill
0.3 mi
79.
You have arrived at your destination
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How much does it cost to drive from Leicester to West Somerset?

Well, using petrol, it's £31.1. The petrol price we're talking about here is 143 pence per liter, and the car guzzles up 37.5 miles per gallon. Now, if you're carpooling with two buddies, each of you only chips in £15.55 for the trip (£31.1 divided by 2). With three mates, it's about £10.37 each (£31.1 divided by 3), and if you've got a full car of four, it's only £7.78 each (£31.1 divided by 4). The fuel cost for the journey is calculated based on how far you're driving and how much fuel your car drinks up. So, for this journey, you'd need about 21.7 liters of fuel. And that's where the £31.1 comes from for the trip from Leicester to West Somerset.

 

Several factors can influence the cost of fuel when driving a car:

  1. Fuel Prices: The cost of fuel itself is a primary determinant of fuel expenses. Fluctuations in global oil prices, local taxes, and market demand can all influence fuel prices.

  2. Fuel Efficiency: The fuel efficiency of the vehicle plays a crucial role in determining fuel costs. Cars with higher fuel efficiency will consume less fuel per mile or kilometer traveled, resulting in lower fuel expenses.

  3. Driving Habits: Personal driving habits, such as aggressive acceleration, speeding, and frequent braking, can significantly impact fuel consumption. Adopting smooth driving practices and maintaining a steady speed can help improve fuel efficiency and reduce costs.

  4. Vehicle Maintenance: Proper maintenance of the vehicle, including regular oil changes, tire rotations, and engine tune-ups, is essential for optimal fuel efficiency. Neglecting maintenance can lead to decreased fuel efficiency and increased fuel costs.

  5. Route Selection: The route taken during driving can affect fuel expenses. Opting for routes with lower speed limits, less traffic congestion, and fewer stops can help improve fuel efficiency and reduce costs compared to congested city routes.

  6. Vehicle Weight: Carrying excess weight in the vehicle, such as unnecessary cargo or roof racks, can increase fuel consumption. Removing unnecessary weight can improve fuel efficiency and lower fuel costs.

Diesel cost from Leicester to West Somerset.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 19.6 £ (151p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 9.8 £ (19.6/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 6.53 £ (19.6/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 4.9 £ (19.6/4) /p.

Alternative routes from Leicester to West Somerset

The second route from Leicester to the West Somerset is 191.2 miles and takes 3 hours and 27 minutes.

The third route from Leicester to the West Somerset is 192.04 miles and takes 4 hours and 21 minutes.

Which is the cheapest route from Leicester to West Somerset by car?

The cheapest route from Leicester to West Somerset is the first suggested route (179mi, 3h 23min) and costs 31.1 £ (petrol fuel cost, 143p/lt, 37.5mpg).

The second cheapest route from Leicester to West Somerset is the second suggested route (191mi, 3h 27min) and costs 33.1 £.

The most expensive route from Leicester to West Somerset is the third suggested route (192mi, 4h 21min) and costs 33.3 £.

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 West Somerset?

There are three suggested routes. The fastest route is 179mi (distance from Leicester to West Somerset) and its duration is 3h 23min. The other route is 191mi, and its duration is 3h 27min. The slowest route is 192mi, and its duration is 4h 21min.

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

West Somerset is located in Somerset county and in England. It is situated at an altitude of 283 meters above sea level. West Somerset has coordinates 51.0854991o,-3.4953504o. RouteCalculator provides a map of West Somerset from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.