Leicester to Luton: Road Trip Guide & Distance

60.6 miles 97.5 km · straight line
70.2 miles actual route 113 km · driving distance
1h 25min estimated drive time
£11 - £13 estimated fuel cost
~37min flight time · usually no direct flights
149° SSE bearing direction

How far is Leicester from Luton?

The distance from Leicester to Luton is 60.6 miles (97.5 km) as the crow flies. Luton is located SSE of Leicester. By car, the driving distance is approximately 70.2 miles, taking about 1h 25min. A direct flight would take roughly 37min. 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 Leicester and Luton. 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 Leicester to Luton

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 1h 25min £11 - £13 Flexible stops
Bus ~1h 42min $6–$11* Budget

Suggested Stops Between Leicester & Luton

Quick Facts

Leicester
52.64°N, 1.14°W
Europe/London
63m elevation
Luton
51.88°N, 0.42°W
Europe/London
117m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 20 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 5 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 411 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM