Basingstoke to Leicester: Road Trip Guide & Distance

95 miles 152.9 km · straight line
118.7 miles actual route 191.1 km · driving distance
2h 22min estimated drive time
£18 - £22 estimated fuel cost
~41min flight time · usually no direct flights
359° N bearing direction

How far is Basingstoke from Leicester?

The distance from Basingstoke to Leicester is 95 miles (152.9 km) as the crow flies. Leicester is located N of Basingstoke. By car, the driving distance is approximately 118.7 miles, taking about 2h 22min. A direct flight would take roughly 41min. 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. 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 Basingstoke 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 Basingstoke to Leicester

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 2h 22min £18 - £22 Flexible stops
Bus ~2h 50min $9–$18* Budget
Train ~2h 15min $14–$42* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Basingstoke & Leicester

Quick Facts

Basingstoke
51.26°N, 1.09°W
Europe/London
96m 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 32 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 8 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 262.1 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM