Birmingham, United Kingdom to Leeds: Road Trip Guide & Distance

91.9 miles 147.9 km · straight line
120 miles actual route 193.2 km · driving distance
2h 15min estimated drive time
£18 - £22 estimated fuel cost
~41min flight time · usually no direct flights
N bearing direction

How far is Birmingham, United Kingdom from Leeds?

The distance from Birmingham, United Kingdom to Leeds is 91.9 miles (147.9 km) as the crow flies. Leeds is located N of Birmingham, United Kingdom. By car, the driving distance is approximately 120 miles, taking about 2h 15min. A direct flight would take roughly 41min. Both are located in United Kingdom.

For a drive of this length, it's recommended to plan at least one quick rest stop to stretch your legs and grab a coffee. 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 Birmingham, United Kingdom and Leeds. 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 Birmingham, United Kingdom to Leeds

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 2h 15min £18 - £22 Flexible stops
Bus ~2h 42min $10–$18* Budget
Train ~2h 8min $14–$42* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Birmingham, United Kingdom & Leeds

Quick Facts

Birmingham, United Kingdom
52.49°N, 1.89°W
Europe/London
140m elevation
Leeds
53.80°N, 1.55°W
Europe/London
63m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 31 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 8 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 271 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM