Gloucester, United Kingdom to Leicester: Road Trip Guide & Distance

70.8 miles 114 km · straight line
83.9 miles actual route 135.1 km · driving distance
1h 48min estimated drive time
£13 - £16 estimated fuel cost
~39min flight time · usually no direct flights
41° NE bearing direction

How far is Gloucester, United Kingdom from Leicester?

The distance from Gloucester, United Kingdom to Leicester is 70.8 miles (114 km) as the crow flies. Leicester is located NE of Gloucester, United Kingdom. By car, the driving distance is approximately 83.9 miles, taking about 1h 48min. 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 Gloucester, United Kingdom 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 Gloucester, United Kingdom to Leicester

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 1h 48min £13 - £16 Flexible stops
Bus ~2h 10min $7–$13* Budget
Train ~1h 43min $10–$29* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Gloucester, United Kingdom & Leicester

Quick Facts

Gloucester, United Kingdom
51.87°N, 2.24°W
Europe/London
24m 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 24 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 6 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 351.5 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM