Stirling Kilmarnock by car, distance and driving time

The distance between Stirling and Kilmarnock by car is 49.1 miles. The driving time is 59 minutes.

How far is Kilmarnock from Stirling? The driving distance is 49.1 miles, depending on the selected route and traffic conditions.

From: Stirling, County: Stirling, Scotland
To: Kilmarnock, County: East Ayrshire, Scotland
49.1 mi , 59 min
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Route from Stirling to Kilmarnock on map



Driving directions from Stirling to Kilmarnock

49.1 mi 59 min
1.
Head southeast on Dumbarton Road
7 ft
2.
Turn right onto Port Street
305 ft
3.
Continue onto St Ninians Road
0.5 mi
4.
Continue onto Newhouse (B8051)
1226 ft
5.
Continue onto Randolph Terrace (B8051)
631 ft
6.
Continue onto Main Street (B8051)
574 ft
7.
Continue onto Borestone Crescent (B8051)
1114 ft
8.
Enter St. Ninians Roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto Glasgow Road (A872)
261 ft
9.
Exit the roundabout onto Glasgow Road (A872)
1.2 mi
10.
Continue straight onto A872
0.5 mi
11.
Enter Bannockburn Interchange and take the 4th exit
0.3 mi
12.
Exit the roundabout
0.7 mi
13.
Merge left onto M80
12.4 mi
14.
Keep right onto M80
7.1 mi
15.
Continue towards M80: City Centre
5 mi
16.
Keep left onto M77
16.5 mi
17.
Continue onto A77
2 mi
18.
Take the ramp on the left onto A77
1154 ft
19.
Turn right onto Grassyards Road (B7082)
1 mi
20.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Strawberrybank Road (B7082)
134 ft
21.
Exit the roundabout onto Strawberrybank Road (B7082)
0.4 mi
22.
Continue onto High Street (A735)
539 ft
23.
Make a slight right onto Union Street
525 ft
24.
Turn right onto Wellington Street (A735)
802 ft
25.
Turn left onto Witch Road (A735)
952 ft
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Turn left onto Hill Street
348 ft
27.
You have arrived at your destination, on the left
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How much does a trip from London to Brighton set you back in petrol costs?

The answer: £8.6. 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 £4.3 (£8.6 divided by 2). With three passengers, the expense drops to approximately £2.87 per passenger (£8.6 divided by 3), and with a full car of four, it's just £2.15 per passenger (£8.6 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 6 liters of fuel. Crunching the figures, that's where the total of £8.6 comes from for the journey from Stirling to Kilmarnock.
 

 

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 Stirling to Kilmarnock.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 5.9 £ (167p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 2.95 £ (5.9/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 1.97 £ (5.9/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 1.48 £ (5.9/4) /p.

Alternative routes from Stirling to Kilmarnock

The second route from Stirling to the Kilmarnock is 52.77 miles and takes 1 hour and 2 minutes.

The third route from Stirling to the Kilmarnock is 54.27 miles and takes 1 hour and 24 minutes.

Which is the cheapest route from Stirling to Kilmarnock by car?

The cheapest route from Stirling to Kilmarnock is the first suggested route (49.1mi, 59min) and costs 8.6 £ (petrol fuel cost, 144p/lt, 37.5mpg).

The second cheapest route from Stirling to Kilmarnock is the second suggested route (52.8mi, 1h 2min) and costs 9.2 £.

The most expensive route from Stirling to Kilmarnock is the third suggested route (54.3mi, 1h 24min) and costs 9.5 £.

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 Stirling to Kilmarnock?

There are three suggested routes. The fastest route is 49.1mi (distance from Stirling to Kilmarnock) and its duration is 59min. The other route is 52.8mi, and its duration is 1h 2min. The slowest route is 54.3mi, and its duration is 1h 24min.

RouteCalculator provides you with the information to prepare your trip from Stirling to Kilmarnock by car or motorbike. It offers you alternative road routes that you can follow to go from Stirling to Kilmarnock. It provides driving directions from Stirling to Kilmarnock, i.e. where to turn and when, distance of the Stirling - Kilmarnock route, travel time, display of the route on the map, fuel cost (petrol, diesel) and toll (if exist) cost.

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Where is Stirling located?

Stirling is located in Stirling county and in Scotland. It is situated at an altitude of 26 meters above sea level. Stirling has coordinates 56.1165227o,-3.9369029o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Stirling from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.

What is the location of Kilmarnock?

Kilmarnock is located in East Ayrshire county and in Scotland. It is situated at an altitude of 51 meters above sea level. Kilmarnock has coordinates 55.6147190o,-4.4987920o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Kilmarnock from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.