Chester to Nottingham: Road Trip Guide & Distance

73.9 miles 118.9 km · straight line
90.8 miles actual route 146.1 km · driving distance
2h 4min estimated drive time
£14 - £17 estimated fuel cost
~39min flight time · usually no direct flights
102° ESE bearing direction

How far is Chester from Nottingham?

The distance from Chester to Nottingham is 73.9 miles (118.9 km) as the crow flies. Nottingham is located ESE of Chester. By car, the driving distance is approximately 90.8 miles, taking about 2h 4min. A direct flight would take roughly 39min. 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 Nottingham. 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 Nottingham

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 2h 4min £14 - £17 Flexible stops
Bus ~2h 29min $7–$14* Budget
Train ~1h 58min $11–$32* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Chester & Nottingham

Quick Facts

Chester
53.19°N, 2.89°W
Europe/London
9m elevation
Nottingham
52.95°N, 1.16°W
Europe/London
52m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 25 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 6 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 337 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM