Chester to Leicester: Road Trip Guide & Distance

82.5 miles 132.8 km · straight line
99.4 miles actual route 160 km · driving distance
2h 15min estimated drive time
£15 - £19 estimated fuel cost
~40min flight time · usually no direct flights
117° ESE bearing direction

How far is Chester from Leicester?

The distance from Chester to Leicester is 82.5 miles (132.8 km) as the crow flies. Leicester is located ESE of Chester. By car, the driving distance is approximately 99.4 miles, taking about 2h 15min. A direct flight would take roughly 40min. 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 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 Chester to Leicester

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 2h 15min £15 - £19 Flexible stops
Bus ~2h 42min $8–$15* Budget
Train ~2h 8min $12–$35* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Chester & Leicester

Quick Facts

Chester
53.19°N, 2.89°W
Europe/London
9m 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 28 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 7 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 301.8 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM