Rugby to Sheffield: Road Trip Guide & Distance

70.3 miles 113.2 km · straight line
81.2 miles actual route 130.7 km · driving distance
1h 41min estimated drive time
£12 - £15 estimated fuel cost
~38min flight time · usually no direct flights
353° N bearing direction

How far is Rugby from Sheffield?

The distance from Rugby to Sheffield is 70.3 miles (113.2 km) as the crow flies. Sheffield is located N of Rugby. By car, the driving distance is approximately 81.2 miles, taking about 1h 41min. 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. 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 Rugby and Sheffield. 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 Rugby to Sheffield

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 1h 41min £12 - £15 Flexible stops
Bus ~2h 1min $6–$12* Budget
Train ~1h 36min $10–$28* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Rugby & Sheffield

Quick Facts

Rugby
52.37°N, 1.26°W
Europe/London
120m elevation
Sheffield
53.38°N, 1.47°W
Europe/London
75m 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 354 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM