Day trip from Wolverhampton to Coventry
Coventry lies 46 km (29 mi) south-east of Wolverhampton, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
At 46 km (29 mi) apart, Coventry is a realistic day trip from Wolverhampton: about 45 min each way by road.
| Wolverhampton | Coventry | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United Kingdom | United Kingdom |
| Population | 263,700 | 345,324 |
| Elevation | 160 m (525 ft) | 89 m (292 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+1 (Europe/London) | UTC+1 (Europe/London) |
| Postal codes | WV1–WV98 | CV1 |
What to see in Coventry
| Sight | Visitors a year | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Herbert Art Gallery and Museum | 300,000 | 2010 |
The busiest is Herbert Art Gallery and Museum at 300,000 visitors in 2010. Figures are the latest each site has published, so they are not all for the same year.
Where to book tours and tickets in Coventry
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Staying in Coventry
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Book a hotel in Coventry
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Common questions
How far is Coventry from Wolverhampton?
46 km (29 mi) in a straight line, south-east of Wolverhampton; by road roughly 56 km (35 mi).
How long does it take to get from Wolverhampton to Coventry by road?
About 45 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Wolverhampton and Coventry?
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 13 September 2026. Hotel 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.