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

794.1 miles 1278 km · straight line
952.9 miles estimated 1533.6 km · driving distance
19h 10min estimated drive time
£145 - £178 estimated fuel cost
~2h 6min flight time
186° S bearing direction

How far is Gloucester, United Kingdom from Madrid?

The distance from Gloucester, United Kingdom to Madrid is 794.1 miles (1278 km) as the crow flies. Madrid is located S of Gloucester, United Kingdom. By car, the driving distance is approximately 952.9 miles, taking about 19h 10min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 6min. Gloucester, United Kingdom is in United Kingdom, while Madrid is in Spain.

This is a serious multi-day road trip! We strongly recommend breaking this journey up with an overnight stay to ensure you arrive safely and refreshed. As you head South, expect warmer temperatures. Make sure your car's AC is working well before embarking on this journey. Keep in mind this route crosses international borders. Don't forget your passport, and check current border crossing times and vehicle insurance requirements. For a trip of this distance, flying is significantly faster. However, driving offers the flexibility to explore stops along the way.

Coordinates come from public place data for Gloucester, United Kingdom and Madrid. The driving distance is estimated from straight-line distance with a road-factor model, so confirm the route in your navigation app. 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 Madrid

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 19h 10min £145 - £178 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 6min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~23h 0min $76–$143* Budget
Train ~24h 55min $114–$334* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Gloucester, United Kingdom & Madrid

Quick Facts

Gloucester, United Kingdom
51.87°N, 2.24°W
Europe/London
24m elevation
Madrid
40.42°N, 3.70°W
Europe/Madrid
667m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 265 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 66 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 31.4 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients