Kettering to Nottingham: Road Trip Guide & Distance

42.5 miles 68.4 km · straight line
66 miles actual route 106.2 km · driving distance
1h 20min estimated drive time
£10 - £12 estimated fuel cost
~35min flight time · usually no direct flights
335° NNW bearing direction

How far is Kettering from Nottingham?

The distance from Kettering to Nottingham is 42.5 miles (68.4 km) as the crow flies. Nottingham is located NNW of Kettering. By car, the driving distance is approximately 66 miles, taking about 1h 20min. A direct flight would take roughly 35min. 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 Kettering 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 Kettering to Nottingham

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 1h 20min £10 - £12 Flexible stops
Bus ~1h 36min $5–$10* Budget

Suggested Stops Between Kettering & Nottingham

Quick Facts

Kettering
52.40°N, 0.73°W
Europe/London
95m 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 14 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 4 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 585.9 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM