Driving from Derby to Leicester
Leicester lies 39 km (24 mi) south-east of Derby, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
Driving takes about 36 min without stops, over roughly 48 km (30 mi) of road; add breaks, fuel and any border.
| Derby | Leicester | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United Kingdom | United Kingdom |
| Population | 270,468 | 368,600 |
| Elevation | 55 m (180 ft) | 65 m (213 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+1 (Europe/London) | UTC+1 (Europe/London) |
| Postal codes | DE1 | LE1–LE19 |
Where to book car hire from Derby to Leicester
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Staying in Leicester
Live rooms and prices for Leicester are in the search below.
Book a hotel in Leicester
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Common questions
How far is Leicester from Derby?
39 km (24 mi) in a straight line, south-east of Derby; by road roughly 48 km (30 mi).
How long does it take to get from Derby to Leicester by car?
About 36 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Derby and Leicester?
No, both are on Europe/London at the moment.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.