Cardiff to Llanelli: Road Trip Guide & Distance

44.4 miles 71.5 km · straight line
55.4 miles actual route 89.1 km · driving distance
1h 13min estimated drive time
£8 - £10 estimated fuel cost
~35min flight time · usually no direct flights
289° WNW bearing direction

How far is Cardiff from Llanelli?

The distance from Cardiff to Llanelli is 44.4 miles (71.5 km) as the crow flies. Llanelli is located WNW of Cardiff. By car, the driving distance is approximately 55.4 miles, taking about 1h 13min. 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. Since you'll be heading mostly West, pack a good pair of sunglasses if you plan to drive during the late afternoon to avoid the harsh sun glare. 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 Cardiff and Llanelli. 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 Cardiff to Llanelli

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 1h 13min £8 - £10 Flexible stops
Bus ~1h 28min $4–$8* Budget

Suggested Stops Between Cardiff & Llanelli

Quick Facts

Cardiff
51.48°N, 3.18°W
Europe/London
9m elevation
Llanelli
51.68°N, 4.16°W
Europe/London
13m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 15 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 4 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 560.5 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM