Leicester to Ware: Road Trip Guide & Distance

73.9 miles 119 km · straight line
98.6 miles actual route 158.7 km · driving distance
1h 55min estimated drive time
£15 - £18 estimated fuel cost
~39min flight time · usually no direct flights
140° SE bearing direction

How far is Leicester from Ware?

The distance from Leicester to Ware is 73.9 miles (119 km) as the crow flies. Ware is located SE of Leicester. By car, the driving distance is approximately 98.6 miles, taking about 1h 55min. A direct flight would take roughly 39min. 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 Ware. 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 Ware

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 1h 55min £15 - £18 Flexible stops
Bus ~2h 18min $8–$15* Budget
Train ~1h 49min $12–$35* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Leicester & Ware

Quick Facts

Leicester
52.64°N, 1.14°W
Europe/London
63m elevation
Ware
51.81°N, 0.03°W
Europe/London
36m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 25 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 6 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 336.8 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM