Leeds to St Ives: Road Trip Guide & Distance

299 miles 481.2 km · straight line
391.1 miles actual route 629.4 km · driving distance
7h 9min estimated drive time
£59 - £73 estimated fuel cost
~1h 6min flight time
216° SW bearing direction

How far is Leeds from St Ives?

The distance from Leeds to St Ives is 299 miles (481.2 km) as the crow flies. St Ives is located SW of Leeds. By car, the driving distance is approximately 391.1 miles, taking about 7h 9min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 6min. Both are located in United Kingdom.

This is a solid day of driving. Be sure to take breaks every 2-3 hours to avoid driver fatigue, and plan your meals ahead of time. 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.

Coordinates come from public place data for Leeds 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 Leeds to St Ives

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 7h 9min £59 - £73 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 6min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~8h 35min $31–$59* Budget
Train ~6h 48min $47–$137* Comfort

For 2+ travelers, driving is usually cheaper. Solo? Consider the bus.

* Estimated range. Actual prices vary by date and provider.

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Quick Facts

Leeds
53.80°N, 1.55°W
Europe/London
63m 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 100 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 25 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 83.3 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM