Leicester to Scunthorpe: Road Trip Guide & Distance

68.2 miles 109.7 km · straight line
80 miles actual route 128.7 km · driving distance
1h 40min estimated drive time
£12 - £15 estimated fuel cost
~38min flight time · usually no direct flights
17° NNE bearing direction

How far is Leicester from Scunthorpe?

The distance from Leicester to Scunthorpe is 68.2 miles (109.7 km) as the crow flies. Scunthorpe is located NNE of Leicester. By car, the driving distance is approximately 80 miles, taking about 1h 40min. A direct flight would take roughly 38min. 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 Scunthorpe. 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 Scunthorpe

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 1h 40min £12 - £15 Flexible stops
Bus ~2h 0min $6–$12* Budget

Suggested Stops Between Leicester & Scunthorpe

Quick Facts

Leicester
52.64°N, 1.14°W
Europe/London
63m elevation
Scunthorpe
53.58°N, 0.65°W
Europe/London
46m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 23 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 6 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 365.3 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM