Exeter to St Ives: Road Trip Guide & Distance

92.5 miles 148.9 km · straight line
109.2 miles actual route 175.7 km · driving distance
2h 5min estimated drive time
£17 - £20 estimated fuel cost
~41min flight time · usually no direct flights
249° WSW bearing direction

How far is Exeter from St Ives?

The distance from Exeter to St Ives is 92.5 miles (148.9 km) as the crow flies. St Ives is located WSW of Exeter. By car, the driving distance is approximately 109.2 miles, taking about 2h 5min. A direct flight would take roughly 41min. 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 Exeter and St Ives. 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 Exeter to St Ives

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 2h 5min £17 - £20 Flexible stops
Bus ~2h 30min $9–$16* Budget
Train ~1h 59min $13–$38* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Exeter & St Ives

Quick Facts

Exeter
50.72°N, 3.53°W
Europe/London
24m elevation
St Ives
50.21°N, 5.48°W
Europe/London
10m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 31 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 8 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 269.1 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM