Leicester to Retford: Road Trip Guide & Distance

48 miles 77.3 km · straight line
55.6 miles actual route 89.4 km · driving distance
1h 11min estimated drive time
£8 - £10 estimated fuel cost
~36min flight time · usually no direct flights
10° N bearing direction

How far is Leicester from Retford?

The distance from Leicester to Retford is 48 miles (77.3 km) as the crow flies. Retford is located N of Leicester. By car, the driving distance is approximately 55.6 miles, taking about 1h 11min. A direct flight would take roughly 36min. 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. 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 Retford. 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 Retford

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 1h 11min £8 - £10 Flexible stops
Bus ~1h 25min $4–$8* Budget

Suggested Stops Between Leicester & Retford

Quick Facts

Leicester
52.64°N, 1.14°W
Europe/London
63m elevation
Retford
53.32°N, 0.94°W
Europe/London
19m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 16 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 4 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 518.4 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM