Walsall Oadby and Wigston by car, distance and driving time

The distance between Walsall and Oadby and Wigston by car is 52.8 miles. The driving time is 59 minutes.

How far is Oadby and Wigston from Walsall? The driving distance is 52.8 miles, depending on the selected route and traffic conditions.

From: Walsall, County: West Midlands, England
To: Oadby and Wigston, County: Leicestershire, England
52.8 mi , 59 min
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Route from Walsall to Oadby and Wigston on map



Driving directions from Walsall to Oadby and Wigston

52.8 mi 59 min
1.
Head northwest
63 ft
2.
Turn right
323 ft
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Turn left
161 ft
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Turn right
42 ft
5.
Turn right
204 ft
6.
Turn right onto Wisemore
394 ft
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Turn left
161 ft
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Turn left onto Littleton Street West (A4148)
678 ft
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Continue onto Court Way (A4148)
482 ft
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Continue onto Blue Lane West (A4148)
0.3 mi
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Keep right onto Wolverhampton Road (A454)
0.8 mi
12.
Continue onto Wolverhapton Road (A454)
267 ft
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Take the ramp on the left
0.5 mi
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Merge right onto M6
2 mi
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Keep right onto M6
27 mi
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Take the ramp on the left
1222 ft
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Keep left onto M69
15.8 mi
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Merge right onto A5460
541 ft
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Keep left onto A5460
1029 ft
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Take the ramp on the left towards A563: Leicester
1180 ft
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Keep left towards A563
460 ft
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Merge right onto Lubbesthorpe Way (A563)
0.4 mi
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Enter Everard's Roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Soar Valley Way (A563)
120 ft
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Exit the roundabout onto Soar Valley Way (A563)
1.1 mi
25.
Continue onto Glenhills Way (A563)
629 ft
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Turn right onto Sturdee Road
0.9 mi
27.
Turn right onto Saffron Road (B5366)
0.8 mi
28.
Turn left onto St Thomas Road (B582)
233 ft
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Continue onto Blaby Road (B582)
0.3 mi
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Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Blaby Road (B582)
141 ft
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Exit the roundabout onto Blaby Road (B582)
0.7 mi
32.
Continue onto Bushloe End (B582)
0.4 mi
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Continue onto Newton Lane
0.3 mi
34.
You have arrived at your destination, on the left
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What's the expense of traveling from Walsall to Oadby and Wigston by car?

Embarking on the journey from Walsall to Oadby and Wigston, one might ponder the cost of such a venture. Indeed, the expenditure amounts to 9.2 pounds when fueled by petrol. In this calculation, we delve into the intricate details, where the price of petrol stands at 144 pence per liter, and the car's thirst for fuel measures 37.5 miles per gallon.

For those opting for carpooling, the financial burden lightens, with a cost of 4.6 pounds for each of two passengers, 3.07 pounds for three passengers, and merely 2.3 pounds for four passengers.

Delving deeper into the mechanics of the calculation, we ascertain the amount of fuel required for the voyage. Covering a distance of approximately 52.76 miles, the car craves around 6.4 liters of petrol. This value is derived from the division of the distance by the car's fuel consumption rate, converted into liters for precision.

With the quantity of fuel determined, we proceed to compute the total expenditure. By multiplying the fuel volume (6.4 liters) by the price per liter (144 pence), we seamlessly arrive at the grand total of 9.2 pounds. Thus, the journey from Walsall to Oadby and Wigston is marked by a fuel cost of 9.2 pounds.
 

 

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 Walsall to Oadby and Wigston.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 6.4 £ (167p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 3.2 £ (6.4/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 2.13 £ (6.4/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 1.6 £ (6.4/4) /p.

Alternative routes from Walsall to Oadby and Wigston

The second route from Walsall to the Oadby and Wigston is 53.57 miles and takes 1 hour and 10 minutes.

The third route from Walsall to the Oadby and Wigston is 46.59 miles and takes 1 hour and 10 minutes.

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

The cheapest route from Walsall to Oadby and Wigston is the third suggested route (46.6mi, 1h 10min) and costs 8.1 £ (petrol fuel cost, 144p/lt, 37.5mpg).

The second cheapest route from Walsall to Oadby and Wigston is the first suggested route (52.8mi, 59min) and costs 9.2 £.

The most expensive route from Walsall to Oadby and Wigston is the second suggested route (53.6mi, 1h 10min) and costs 9.3 £.

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 Walsall to Oadby and Wigston?

There are three suggested routes. The fastest route is 52.8mi (distance from Walsall to Oadby and Wigston) and its duration is 59min. The other route is 53.6mi, and its duration is 1h 10min. The slowest route is 46.6mi, and its duration is 1h 10min.

RouteCalculator provides you with the information to prepare your trip from Walsall to Oadby and Wigston by car or motorbike. It offers you alternative road routes that you can follow to go from Walsall to Oadby and Wigston. It provides driving directions from Walsall to Oadby and Wigston, i.e. where to turn and when, distance of the Walsall - Oadby and Wigston 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 Walsall to Oadby and Wigston with other people or friends, RouteCalculator provides the cost of the journey and the amount that each passenger will have to pay.

Where is Walsall located?

Walsall is located in West Midlands county and in England. It is situated at an altitude of 125 meters above sea level. Walsall has coordinates 52.5862140o,-1.9829190o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Walsall 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.