Blackburn to Retford: Road Trip Guide & Distance

69.8 miles 112.3 km · straight line
101 miles actual route 162.6 km · driving distance
2h 3min estimated drive time
£15 - £19 estimated fuel cost
~38min flight time · usually no direct flights
114° ESE bearing direction

How far is Blackburn from Retford?

The distance from Blackburn to Retford is 69.8 miles (112.3 km) as the crow flies. Retford is located ESE of Blackburn. By car, the driving distance is approximately 101 miles, taking about 2h 3min. A direct flight would take roughly 38min. 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 Blackburn and Retford. 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 Blackburn to Retford

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 2h 3min £15 - £19 Flexible stops
Bus ~2h 28min $8–$15* Budget
Train ~1h 57min $12–$35* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Blackburn & Retford

Quick Facts

Blackburn
53.75°N, 2.48°W
Europe/London
121m elevation
Retford
53.32°N, 0.94°W
Europe/London
19m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 23 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 6 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 356.9 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM