Cotswolds to Leicester: Road Trip Guide & Distance

61.9 miles 99.6 km · straight line
71.6 miles actual route 115.2 km · driving distance
1h 40min estimated drive time
£11 - £13 estimated fuel cost
~37min flight time · usually no direct flights
26° NNE bearing direction

How far is Cotswolds from Leicester?

The distance from Cotswolds to Leicester is 61.9 miles (99.6 km) as the crow flies. Leicester is located NNE of Cotswolds. By car, the driving distance is approximately 71.6 miles, taking about 1h 40min. A direct flight would take roughly 37min. 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 Cotswolds 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 Cotswolds to Leicester

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 1h 40min £11 - £13 Flexible stops
Bus ~2h 0min $6–$11* Budget

Suggested Stops Between Cotswolds & Leicester

Quick Facts

Cotswolds
51.83°N, 1.78°W
Europe/London
200m 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 21 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 5 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 402.4 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM