Day trip from Coventry to Exeter
Exeter lies 233 km (145 mi) south-west of Coventry, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
At 233 km (145 mi) apart, Exeter is a realistic day trip from Coventry: about 3 h 48 min each way by road.
| Coventry | Exeter | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United Kingdom | United Kingdom |
| Population | 345,324 | 130,709 |
| Elevation | 89 m (292 ft) | 46 m (151 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+1 (Europe/London) | UTC+1 (Europe/London) |
| Postal codes | CV1 | EX2 |
What to see in Exeter
| Sight | Visitors a year | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Royal Albert Memorial Museum & Art Gallery | 340,000 | 2012 |
The busiest is Royal Albert Memorial Museum & Art Gallery at 340,000 visitors in 2012. Figures are the latest each site has published, so they are not all for the same year.
Where to book tours and tickets in Exeter
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Staying in Exeter
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Common questions
How far is Exeter from Coventry?
233 km (145 mi) in a straight line, south-west of Coventry; by road roughly 285 km (177 mi).
How long does it take to get from Coventry to Exeter by road?
About 3 h 48 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Coventry and Exeter?
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.