How far is it from Killeshin to Leixlip?

The distance between Killeshin and Leixlip is 84 km by road.

How long does it take to drive from Killeshin to Leixlip?

The drive from Killeshin to Leixlip takes approximately 1 h 10 min by car.

What is the best route from Killeshin to Leixlip?

The fastest route from Killeshin to Leixlip covers 84 km with a driving time of approximately 1 h 10 min.

Which direction is Leixlip from Killeshin?

Leixlip lies roughly to the north-east of Killeshin.

Which roads does the route from Killeshin to Leixlip follow?

The drive from Killeshin to Leixlip mainly follows M9.

Which towns do you pass between Killeshin and Leixlip?

Towns on the route from Killeshin to Leixlip include Carlow, Athy, Naas, Newcastle, Mulhussey.

Are there charging stations between Killeshin and Leixlip?

Yes. You can charge along the route from Killeshin to Leixlip, including 146 Cabra Rd, Dublin (400 kW); Citywest Rd, Citywest (400 kW); Hartstown Rd, Hartstown (400 kW). Charging points on this route: 365.

Killeshin Leixlip

Distance: 84 kmDrive time: 1 h 10 min

Driving from Killeshin to Leixlip takes about 1 h 10 min via M9. The distance is 84 km. The straight-line distance is 67 km. EV charging is available along the route, including in Palatine, Castledermot, Kill (Kildare), Newcastle, Leixlip. Driving directions

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Driving directions48 · 84 km

1 Depart 3 km
2 Enter roundabout left 24 m
3 Exit roundabout left 344 m
4 Enter roundabout slightly left 27 m
5 Exit roundabout slightly left 905 m
6 Enter roundabout left 49 m
7 Exit roundabout left 123 m
8 Enter roundabout slightly left 23 m
9 Exit roundabout left 645 m
10 Turn left 104 m
11 Turn left onto Frederick Avenue 91 m
12 Continue right onto Frederick Avenue 52 m
13 Turn right onto Athy Road 61 m

14 Enter roundabout left onto Cannery Road 2 m
15 Exit roundabout left onto Cannery Road 2 km
16 Enter rotary left onto Dublin Road 21 m
17 Exit rotary left onto Dublin Road 181 m
18 Enter rotary left 46 m
19 Exit rotary left 536 m
20 Enter roundabout left 40 m
21 Exit roundabout left 2 km
22 Enter roundabout slightly left 77 m
23 Exit roundabout slightly left 5 km
24 Enter roundabout left 39 m
25 Exit roundabout slightly left 546 m
26 Merge slightly right onto Kilcullen to Carlow Motorway 28 km
27 Continue straight onto Kilcullen Link Motorway 8 km
28 Merge slightly right onto Newbridge Bypass 9 km
29 Continue straight onto Naas Bypass 3 km
30 Continue straight onto Naas Road 9 km
31 Take exit slightly left 133 m
32 Continue straight 118 m
33 Enter roundabout slightly left onto Athgoe Road 22 m
34 Exit roundabout straight onto Athgoe Road 693 m
35 At end of road, turn left onto Athgoe Road 4 km
36 Turn left onto Hazelhatch Road 4 km
37 Enter roundabout slightly left 53 m
38 Exit roundabout slightly left 485 m
39 Continue straight onto Loughlinstown Road 2 km
40 Turn right onto Dublin Road 572 m
41 Turn left 652 m
42 Enter roundabout left 49 m
43 Exit roundabout straight 3 km
44 Turn left onto Old Hill 192 m
45 Keep slightly right onto Old Hill 26 m
46 Turn right onto Station Road 588 m
47 Continue straight onto Main Street 299 m
48 Arrive

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The return trip from Leixlip to Killeshin covers roughly the same distance, 84 km.

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Charging points along the way

365 chargers

146 Cabra Rd, Dublin146 Cabra Rd, Dublin, Dublin 7400 kW
Citywest Rd, CitywestCitywest Rd, Citywest, Dublin 24400 kW
Hartstown Rd, HartstownHartstown Rd, Hartstown, Dublin 15400 kW
Naas RdNaas Rd, Dublin 22400 kW
Charlestown, DublinCharlestown, Dublin350 kW

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Leixlip → Carlow79 km · 1 h 5 min Leixlip → Mullingar66 km · 50 min Leixlip → Newcastle12 km · 15 min Leixlip → Athy68 km · 1 h Leixlip → Tullamore87 km · 1 h Leixlip → Wicklow65 km · 55 min

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Distance and drive time are computed from OpenStreetMap road data with the OSRM routing engine. Updated 1 October 2026.

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How far is it from Killeshin to Leixlip?: The distance between Killeshin and Leixlip is 84 km by road.
How long does it take to drive from Killeshin to Leixlip?: The drive from Killeshin to Leixlip takes approximately 1 h 10 min by car.
What is the best route from Killeshin to Leixlip?: The fastest route from Killeshin to Leixlip covers 84 km with a driving time of approximately 1 h 10 min.
Which direction is Leixlip from Killeshin?: Leixlip lies roughly to the north-east of Killeshin.
Which roads does the route from Killeshin to Leixlip follow?: The drive from Killeshin to Leixlip mainly follows M9.
Which towns do you pass between Killeshin and Leixlip?: Towns on the route from Killeshin to Leixlip include Carlow, Athy, Naas, Newcastle, Mulhussey.
Are there charging stations between Killeshin and Leixlip?: Yes. You can charge along the route from Killeshin to Leixlip, including 146 Cabra Rd, Dublin (400 kW); Citywest Rd, Citywest (400 kW); Hartstown Rd, Hartstown (400 kW). Charging points on this route: 365.

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