Leicester to York, United Kingdom: Road Trip Guide & Distance

91.5 miles 147.2 km · straight line
112 miles actual route 180.2 km · driving distance
2h 11min estimated drive time
£17 - £21 estimated fuel cost
~41min flight time · usually no direct flights
N bearing direction

How far is Leicester from York, United Kingdom?

The distance from Leicester to York, United Kingdom is 91.5 miles (147.2 km) as the crow flies. York, United Kingdom is located N of Leicester. By car, the driving distance is approximately 112 miles, taking about 2h 11min. A direct flight would take roughly 41min. 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 York, United Kingdom. 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 York, United Kingdom

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 2h 11min £17 - £21 Flexible stops
Bus ~2h 37min $9–$17* Budget
Train ~2h 4min $13–$39* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Leicester & York, United Kingdom

Quick Facts

Leicester
52.64°N, 1.14°W
Europe/London
63m elevation
York, United Kingdom
53.96°N, 1.09°W
Europe/London
17m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 31 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 8 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 272.2 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM