Leeds to Lyon: Road Trip Guide & Distance

623.5 miles 1003.4 km · straight line
848.5 miles actual route 1365.5 km · driving distance
19h 30min estimated drive time
£129 - £158 estimated fuel cost
~1h 45min flight time
150° SSE bearing direction

How far is Leeds from Lyon?

The distance from Leeds to Lyon is 623.5 miles (1003.4 km) as the crow flies. Lyon is located SSE of Leeds. By car, the driving distance is approximately 848.5 miles, taking about 19h 30min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 45min. Leeds is in United Kingdom, while Lyon is in France.

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. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility. 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 Leeds and Lyon. 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 Leeds to Lyon

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 19h 30min £129 - £158 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 45min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~23h 24min $68–$127* Budget
Train ~25h 21min $102–$297* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Leeds & Lyon

Quick Facts

Leeds
53.80°N, 1.55°W
Europe/London
63m elevation
Lyon
45.76°N, 4.84°E
Europe/Paris
173m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 208 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 52 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 39.9 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM