How far is it from Desford to Heather?

The distance between Desford and Heather is 10 mi by road.

How long does it take to drive from Desford to Heather?

The drive from Desford to Heather takes approximately 20 min by car.

What is the best route from Desford to Heather?

The fastest route from Desford to Heather covers 10 mi with a driving time of approximately 20 min.

Which direction is Heather from Desford?

Heather lies roughly to the north-west of Desford.

Are there charging stations between Desford and Heather?

Yes. You can charge along the route from Desford to Heather, including Fletton Close, Leicester (360 kW); St George's Way, Leicester (300 kW); A511, Ashby-de-la-Zouch (150 kW). Charging points on this route: 151.

Desford Heather

Distance: 10 miDuration: 20 min

Driving from Desford to Heather takes about 20 min via A447. The distance is 10 mi. The straight-line distance is 8 mi. Driving directions

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Driving directions19 · 10 mi

1 Depart right 19 yd
2 Turn right onto High Street 54 yd
3 Continue straight onto Manor Road 1 mi
4 At roundabout, take exit straight onto Hunts Lane 1 mi
5 Continue straight onto Desford Road 1 mi
6 Continue straight onto Barlestone Road 1 mi
7 Turn left onto Bosworth Lane 2 mi
8 At end of road, turn right onto Ashby Road 2 mi
9 Continue straight onto Hinckley Road 2 mi
10 Continue straight onto Ibstock Road 1 mi
11 Continue slightly left onto Hinckley Road 1 mi
12 Continue straight onto Melbourne Road 1 mi
13 Turn left onto Station Road 1 mi

14 At roundabout, take exit straight onto Station Road 1 mi
15 Enter roundabout straight onto Station Road 16 yd
16 Exit roundabout slightly left onto Station Road 1 mi
17 Continue straight onto Mill Lane 1 mi
18 At end of road, turn left onto Main Street 2 yd
19 Arrive onto Main Street

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The return trip from Heather to Desford covers roughly the same distance, 10 mi.

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Along the way

Charging points along the way

151 chargers

Fletton Close, LeicesterFletton Close, Leicester, LE4 9LP, LE4 9LP360 kW
St George's Way, LeicesterSt George's Way, Leicester, LE1 1SG300 kW
A511, Ashby-de-la-ZouchA511, Ashby-de-la-Zouch, LE65 1JP150 kW
Hinckley Road, LeicestershireHinckley Road, Leicestershire, England, LE9 9JE150 kW
Tesco, 1 Bradgate MallTesco, 1 Bradgate Mall, Leicester, LE4 1DE150 kW

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Heather → Oakthorpe5 mi · 10 min Heather → Hugglescote4 mi · 10 min Heather → Sinope5 mi · 10 min Heather → Cadeby, Leicestershire7 mi · 15 min Heather → Norton juxta Twycross8 mi · 15 min Heather → Oldbury, Warwickshire18 mi · 30 min

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How far is it from Desford to Heather?: The distance between Desford and Heather is 10 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from Desford to Heather?: The drive from Desford to Heather takes approximately 20 min by car.
What is the best route from Desford to Heather?: The fastest route from Desford to Heather covers 10 mi with a driving time of approximately 20 min.
Which direction is Heather from Desford?: Heather lies roughly to the north-west of Desford.
Are there charging stations between Desford and Heather?: Yes. You can charge along the route from Desford to Heather, including Fletton Close, Leicester (360 kW); St George's Way, Leicester (300 kW); A511, Ashby-de-la-Zouch (150 kW). Charging points on this route: 151.

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