Luton Oadby and Wigston by car, distance and driving time

The distance between Luton and Oadby and Wigston by car is 69 miles. The driving time is 1 hour and 15 minutes.

How far is Oadby and Wigston from Luton? The driving distance is 69 miles, depending on the selected route and traffic conditions.

From: Luton, County: Bedfordshire, England
To: Oadby and Wigston, County: Leicestershire, England
69 mi , 1 h 15 min
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Route from Luton to Oadby and Wigston on map



Driving directions from Luton to Oadby and Wigston

69 mi 1 h 15 min
1.
Head northwest on Stuart Street (A505)
846 ft
2.
Continue onto Dunstable Road (A505)
586 ft
3.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Hatters Way (A505)
17 ft
4.
Exit the roundabout onto Hatters Way (A505)
191 ft
5.
Turn right onto A505
98 ft
6.
Keep left onto Dunstable Road
0.4 mi
7.
Continue straight to stay on Dunstable Road (A505)
1.1 mi
8.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Dunstable Road (A505)
106 ft
9.
Exit the roundabout onto Dunstable Road (A505)
0.6 mi
10.
Enter Leagrave Interchange and take the 3rd exit towards M1
460 ft
11.
Exit the roundabout towards M1
0.3 mi
12.
Merge right onto M1
42.9 mi
13.
Keep right onto M1
8.7 mi
14.
Take exit 20 on the left towards M1: Lutterworth
0.3 mi
15.
Enter Misterton Interchange and take the 3rd exit onto Lutterworth Road (A4304)
738 ft
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Exit the roundabout onto Lutterworth Road (A4304)
4.1 mi
17.
Continue onto Station Road (A4304)
522 ft
18.
Turn left onto Pincet Lane (B5414)
2.4 mi
19.
Continue left onto Welford Road (A5199)
6.8 mi
20.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Welford Road (A5199)
36 ft
21.
Exit the roundabout onto Welford Road (A5199)
0.4 mi
22.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Guthlaxton Way
211 ft
23.
Exit the roundabout onto Guthlaxton Way
0.4 mi
24.
Turn left onto Newton Lane
742 ft
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You have arrived at your destination, on the right
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How much does a trip from London to Brighton set you back in petrol costs?

The answer: £12.1. In this calculation, we're considering a petrol price of 144 pence per liter and a car's fuel efficiency rated at 37.5 miles per gallon. Carpooling with two passengers reduces the cost per person to £6.05 (£12.1 divided by 2). With three passengers, the expense drops to approximately £4.03 per passenger (£12.1 divided by 3), and with a full car of four, it's just £3.03 per passenger (£12.1 divided by 4).

Now, let's dissect the numbers behind this. The fuel cost is determined by the distance traveled and the car's fuel consumption rate. For this journey, you'll need approximately 8.4 liters of fuel. Crunching the figures, that's where the total of £12.1 comes from for the journey from Luton to Oadby and Wigston.
 

 

One thing that can affect fuel consumption is the condition of the road for the following reasons:

  1. Surface Roughness: Rough road surfaces, such as those with potholes, cracks, or uneven pavement, can increase rolling resistance. This means the tires have to work harder to maintain speed, leading to higher fuel consumption.

  2. Friction: Poor road conditions can also increase friction between the tires and the road surface. This friction creates drag, which requires the engine to work harder to overcome. As a result, fuel consumption can increase, especially at higher speeds.

  3. Traffic Congestion: Roads with heavy traffic congestion often involve frequent stops and starts, as well as idling in traffic queues. This constant acceleration and deceleration can lead to increased fuel consumption compared to driving on open, free-flowing roads.

  4. Elevation Changes: Roads with steep inclines or declines can affect fuel consumption, especially for vehicles with less powerful engines. Climbing uphill requires more power from the engine and thus more fuel, while descending downhill may require additional braking and fuel to maintain control.

  5. Weather Conditions: Adverse weather conditions such as rain, snow, or ice can affect road traction and vehicle stability. Drivers may need to adjust their speed and driving behavior, which can impact fuel consumption.

  6. Surface Quality: Smooth road surfaces with good pavement quality generally result in lower fuel consumption compared to rough or poorly maintained roads. This is because smooth roads reduce rolling resistance and allow for more efficient vehicle operation.

Overall, road conditions play a significant role in determining fuel consumption, and drivers may experience variations in fuel efficiency depending on the condition of the roads they are driving on.

Diesel cost from Luton to Oadby and Wigston.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 8.4 £ (167p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 4.2 £ (8.4/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 2.8 £ (8.4/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 2.1 £ (8.4/4) /p.

Alternative routes from Luton to Oadby and Wigston

The second route from Luton to the Oadby and Wigston is 68.25 miles and takes 1 hour and 29 minutes.

The third route from Luton to the Oadby and Wigston is 66.68 miles and takes 1 hour and 30 minutes.

Which is the cheapest route from Luton to Oadby and Wigston by car?

The cheapest route from Luton to Oadby and Wigston is the third suggested route (67mi, 1h 30min) and costs 11.6 £ (petrol fuel cost, 144p/lt, 37.5mpg).

The second cheapest route from Luton to Oadby and Wigston is the second suggested route (68mi, 1h 29min) and costs 11.9 £.

The most expensive route from Luton to Oadby and Wigston is the first suggested route (69mi, 1h 15min) and costs 12.1 £.

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 Luton to Oadby and Wigston?

There are three suggested routes. The fastest route is 69mi (distance from Luton to Oadby and Wigston) and its duration is 1h 15min. The other route is 68mi, and its duration is 1h 29min. The slowest route is 67mi, and its duration is 1h 30min.

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Where is Luton located?

Luton is located in Bedfordshire county and in England. It is situated at an altitude of 121 meters above sea level. Luton has coordinates 51.8786707o,-0.4200255o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Luton from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.

What is the location of Oadby and Wigston?

Oadby and Wigston is located in Leicestershire county and in England. It is situated at an altitude of 99 meters above sea level. Oadby and Wigston has coordinates 52.5801686o,-1.0966272o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Oadby and Wigston from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.