Wigan Kirklees by car, distance and driving time

The distance between Wigan and Kirklees by car is 45.1 miles. The driving time is 1 hour and 1 minute.

How far is Kirklees from Wigan? The driving distance is 45.1 miles, depending on the selected route and traffic conditions.

From: Wigan, County: Greater Manchester, England
To: Kirklees, County: West Yorkshire, England
45.1 mi , 1 h 1 min
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Route from Wigan to Kirklees on map



Driving directions from Wigan to Kirklees

45.1 mi 1 h 1 min
1.
Head north on Wallgate
317 ft
2.
Continue slightly right onto Library Street
872 ft
3.
Merge right onto Rodney Street (A577)
93 ft
4.
Keep left onto Rodney Street (A577)
170 ft
5.
Continue onto Millgate (B5238)
368 ft
6.
Continue onto Scholes (B5238)
0.4 mi
7.
Continue onto Whelley (B5238)
0.7 mi
8.
Continue onto Wigan Road (B5238)
1.3 mi
9.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Wigan Road (B5238)
122 ft
10.
Exit the roundabout onto Wigan Road (B5238)
147 ft
11.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Scot Lane (B5238)
77 ft
12.
Exit the roundabout onto Scot Lane (B5238)
1.1 mi
13.
Turn right onto Manchester Road (B5408)
811 ft
14.
Turn right onto Chorley Road (A6)
0.7 mi
15.
Make a slight left to stay on Chorley Road (A6)
210 ft
16.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto De Havilland Way (A6027)
22 ft
17.
Exit the roundabout onto De Havilland Way (A6027)
1086 ft
18.
Enter Horwich Link Interchange and take the 3rd exit onto M61
932 ft
19.
Exit the roundabout onto M61
8.3 mi
20.
Keep left towards M60: Bury
4.3 mi
21.
Continue onto M62
19.3 mi
22.
Take the ramp on the left towards A640
0.5 mi
23.
Go straight onto New Hey Road (A640)
471 ft
24.
Enter Mount Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto New Hey Road (A640)
354 ft
25.
Exit the roundabout onto New Hey Road (A640)
0.3 mi
26.
Turn right onto Longwood Edge Road
91 ft
27.
Turn left to stay on Longwood Edge Road
0.3 mi
28.
Go straight onto Gilead Road
0.3 mi
29.
Continue onto Longwood Gate
0.5 mi
30.
Turn right onto St Marks Road
241 ft
31.
Turn right onto Church Street
572 ft
32.
Make a sharp left onto Dale Street
0.4 mi
33.
Turn right onto Market Street
0.5 mi
34.
Go straight onto Manchester Road (A62)
974 ft
35.
Turn right onto Park Road West
0.7 mi
36.
Continue onto Swan Lane
0.4 mi
37.
Continue onto Woodhead Road (A616)
0.8 mi
38.
Continue onto Dodds Royd (A616)
561 ft
39.
Continue onto Woodhead Road (A616)
807 ft
40.
Continue onto Parkgate (A616)
826 ft
41.
Continue onto Woodhead Road (A616)
0.7 mi
42.
Continue slightly right onto Huddersfield Road (A616)
0.4 mi
43.
Keep right onto Woodhead Road (A6024)
417 ft
44.
Turn right onto Eastgate
135 ft
45.
Turn right to stay on Eastgate
0.3 mi
46.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Moor Bottom
39 ft
47.
Exit the roundabout onto Moor Bottom
664 ft
48.
Turn left onto Bradshaw Road
0.6 mi
49.
You have arrived at your destination, on the left
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How much does it cost to travel from Wigan to Kirklees by car?

The journey from Wigan to Kirklees by car comes with a price tag of £7.9 if you're using petrol. Let's break it down. The petrol price we're talking about here is 144 pence per liter, and the car chugs along at 37.5 miles per gallon. Now, if you're thinking about carpooling with a couple of mates, each of you only has to fork out £3.95 for the trip (£7.9 divided by 2). With three buddies on board, it's about £2.63 each (£7.9 divided by 3), and if you've got a full car of four, it's just £1.98 each (£7.9 divided by 4). So, that's the financial aspect of the journey.

Now, let's dive into the nitty-gritty of how we got these figures. The fuel cost calculation is based on how far you're traveling and how thirsty your car is. For this journey, you'd need about 5.5 liters of fuel. And that's where the £7.9 comes from for the trip from Wigan to Kirklees.

In summary, the total fuel cost for the journey is £7.9, factoring in the distance, petrol price, and car fuel consumption. Whether you're flying solo or sharing the ride with friends, knowing the breakdown of these costs can help you plan your trip and budget accordingly.
 

 

Some things that affect car fuel consumption are:

  1. Driving Habits: Aggressive driving behaviors such as rapid acceleration, speeding, and frequent braking can significantly increase fuel consumption.

  2. Vehicle Maintenance: Proper maintenance, including regular oil changes, tire rotations, and engine tune-ups, ensures optimal fuel efficiency. Neglecting maintenance can lead to decreased fuel efficiency and increased fuel consumption.

  3. Tire Pressure: Improperly inflated tires can increase rolling resistance and fuel consumption. Maintaining proper tire pressure helps optimize fuel efficiency.

  4. Air Conditioning Usage: Running the air conditioning system can increase engine load and fuel consumption, especially in stop-and-go traffic or during city driving. Minimizing AC usage when possible can help reduce fuel consumption.

Diesel cost from Wigan to Kirklees.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 5.5 £ (167p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 2.75 £ (5.5/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 1.83 £ (5.5/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 1.38 £ (5.5/4) /p.

Alternative routes from Wigan to Kirklees

The second route from Wigan to the Kirklees is 41.63 miles and takes 1 hour and 4 minutes.

The third route from Wigan to the Kirklees is 43.84 miles and takes 1 hour and 25 minutes.

Which is the cheapest route from Wigan to Kirklees by car?

The cheapest route from Wigan to Kirklees is the second suggested route (41.6mi, 1h 4min) and costs 7.3 £ (petrol fuel cost, 144p/lt, 37.5mpg).

The second cheapest route from Wigan to Kirklees is the third suggested route (43.8mi, 1h 25min) and costs 7.6 £.

The most expensive route from Wigan to Kirklees is the first suggested route (45.1mi, 1h 1min) and costs 7.9 £.

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 Wigan to Kirklees?

There are three suggested routes. The fastest route is 45.1mi (distance from Wigan to Kirklees) and its duration is 1h 1min. The other route is 41.6mi, and its duration is 1h 4min. The slowest route is 43.8mi, and its duration is 1h 25min.

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

Where is Wigan located?

Wigan is located in Greater Manchester county and in England. It is situated at an altitude of 43 meters above sea level. Wigan has coordinates 53.5450645o,-2.6325074o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Wigan from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.

What is the location of Kirklees?

Kirklees is located in West Yorkshire county and in England. It is situated at an altitude of 194 meters above sea level. Kirklees has coordinates 53.5933432o,-1.8009509o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Kirklees from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.