Chester to Leeds: Road Trip Guide & Distance

69.4 miles 111.7 km · straight line
83.1 miles actual route 133.8 km · driving distance
1h 36min estimated drive time
£13 - £16 estimated fuel cost
~38min flight time · usually no direct flights
52° NE bearing direction

How far is Chester from Leeds?

The distance from Chester to Leeds is 69.4 miles (111.7 km) as the crow flies. Leeds is located NE of Chester. By car, the driving distance is approximately 83.1 miles, taking about 1h 36min. 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 Chester 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 Chester to Leeds

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 1h 36min £13 - £16 Flexible stops
Bus ~1h 55min $7–$12* Budget
Train ~1h 31min $10–$29* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Chester & Leeds

Quick Facts

Chester
53.19°N, 2.89°W
Europe/London
9m 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 23 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 6 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 358.8 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM