Banbury to Leicester: Road Trip Guide & Distance

40.6 miles 65.3 km · straight line
56.9 miles actual route 91.5 km · driving distance
1h 9min estimated drive time
£9 - £11 estimated fuel cost
~35min flight time · usually no direct flights
12° NNE bearing direction

How far is Banbury from Leicester?

The distance from Banbury to Leicester is 40.6 miles (65.3 km) as the crow flies. Leicester is located NNE of Banbury. By car, the driving distance is approximately 56.9 miles, taking about 1h 9min. A direct flight would take roughly 35min. Both are located in United Kingdom.

This is a quick and easy drive, perfect for a day trip or weekend getaway. You can easily make the round trip in a single day. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility. Given the short distance, driving or taking a train is often faster and more convenient than dealing with airport security and flight boarding times.

Coordinates come from public place data for Banbury and Leicester. The driving distance uses an OSRM road-route result when route data is available. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Banbury to Leicester

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 1h 9min £9 - £11 Flexible stops
Bus ~1h 23min $5–$9* Budget

Suggested Stops Between Banbury & Leicester

Quick Facts

Banbury
52.06°N, 1.34°W
Europe/London
100m elevation
Leicester
52.64°N, 1.14°W
Europe/London
63m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 14 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 3 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 613.7 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM