Leicester to St Albans: Road Trip Guide & Distance

70.2 miles 112.9 km · straight line
79.7 miles actual route 128.2 km · driving distance
1h 35min estimated drive time
£12 - £15 estimated fuel cost
~38min flight time · usually no direct flights
151° SSE bearing direction

How far is Leicester from St Albans?

The distance from Leicester to St Albans is 70.2 miles (112.9 km) as the crow flies. St Albans is located SSE of Leicester. By car, the driving distance is approximately 79.7 miles, taking about 1h 35min. 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 St Albans. 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 St Albans

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 1h 35min £12 - £15 Flexible stops
Bus ~1h 54min $6–$12* Budget

Suggested Stops Between Leicester & St Albans

Quick Facts

Leicester
52.64°N, 1.14°W
Europe/London
63m elevation
St Albans
51.75°N, 0.33°W
Europe/London
98m 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 355 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM