How far is it from Drayton to East Midlands Airport (EMA)?

The distance between Drayton and East Midlands Airport (EMA) is 43 mi by road.

How long does it take to drive from Drayton to East Midlands Airport (EMA)?

The drive from Drayton to East Midlands Airport (EMA) takes approximately 1 h 5 min by car.

What is the best route from Drayton to East Midlands Airport (EMA)?

The fastest route from Drayton to East Midlands Airport (EMA) covers 43 mi with a driving time of approximately 1 h 5 min.

Which direction is East Midlands Airport (EMA) from Drayton?

East Midlands Airport (EMA) lies roughly to the north-west of Drayton.

Which roads does the route from Drayton to East Midlands Airport (EMA) follow?

The drive from Drayton to East Midlands Airport (EMA) mainly follows M1.

Which towns do you pass between Drayton and East Midlands Airport (EMA)?

Towns on the route from Drayton to East Midlands Airport (EMA) include Market Harborough, Fleckney, Oadby, New Parks, Loughborough.

Are there charging stations between Drayton and East Midlands Airport (EMA)?

Yes. You can charge along the route from Drayton to East Midlands Airport (EMA), including Castle Donington, Castle Donington (560 kW); Fletton Close, Leicester (360 kW); Moto Donington Park Services, Diseworth (360 kW). Charging points on this route: 334.

Drayton East Midlands Airport (EMA)

Distance: 43 miDuration: 1 h 5 min

Driving from Drayton to East Midlands Airport (EMA) takes about 1 h 5 min via M1. The distance is 43 mi. The straight-line distance is 32 mi. EV charging is available along the route, including in Drayton, Leicestershire, Wistow, Leicestershire, Mowmacre Hill, Beaumont Leys, Sutton Bonington. Driving directions

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Driving directions59 · 43 mi

1 Depart onto The Green 4 yd
2 Turn left onto Main Street 83 yd
3 Continue slightly left onto Medbourne Road 2 mi
4 Continue straight onto Drayton Road 1 mi
5 Continue straight onto Ashley Road 1 mi
6 Continue straight onto Medbourne Road 1 mi
7 Turn right onto Weston Road 1 mi
8 Continue straight onto Ashley Road 1 mi
9 Continue straight onto The Green 1 mi
10 Continue straight onto Sutton Road 1 mi
11 Continue straight onto Weston Road 1 mi
12 Continue straight onto Main Street 1 mi
13 Continue straight onto Sutton Road 2 mi

14 Turn right onto Harborough Road 1 mi
15 Enter roundabout slightly left onto Market Harborough Bypass 144 yd
16 Exit roundabout straight onto Market Harborough Bypass 3 mi
17 Enter roundabout slightly left onto Harborough Road 68 yd
18 Exit roundabout straight onto Harborough Road 4 mi
19 Continue straight onto Leicester Road 1 mi
20 Enter roundabout slightly left onto Leicester Road 52 yd
21 Exit roundabout straight onto Leicester Road 3 mi
22 Enter roundabout slightly left onto Leicester Road 81 yd
23 Exit roundabout straight onto Leicester Road 2 mi
24 Enter rotary slightly left onto London Road 65 yd
25 Exit rotary straight onto London Road 1 mi
26 Continue straight onto Glen Road 1 mi
27 Enter roundabout slightly left onto Glen Road 20 yd
28 Exit roundabout straight onto Glen Road 1 mi
29 Continue straight onto Harborough Road 1 mi
30 Continue straight onto Leicester Road 1 mi
31 Enter roundabout slightly left 14 yd
32 Exit roundabout straight 2 mi
33 Continue straight onto Asquith Way 1 mi
34 Enter rotary slightly left onto Attlee Way 34 yd
35 Exit rotary slightly left onto Attlee Way 1 mi
36 Enter rotary slightly left onto Glenhills Way 51 yd
37 Exit rotary slightly left onto Glenhills Way 1 mi
38 Continue straight onto Soar Valley Way 2 mi
39 Enter rotary straight onto Lubbesthorpe Way 58 yd
40 Exit rotary straight onto Lubbesthorpe Way 1 mi
41 Take exit slightly left 1 mi
42 Merge slightly right 1 mi
43 Enter roundabout straight 1 mi
44 Exit roundabout straight 1 mi
45 Merge slightly right 3 mi
46 Keep slightly right 15 mi
47 Take exit slightly left 1 mi
48 Merge slightly left 1 mi
49 Enter roundabout straight onto Ashby Road 57 yd
50 Exit roundabout straight onto Ashby Road 1 mi
51 Enter rotary left onto Beverley Road 89 yd
52 Exit rotary slightly left onto Beverley Road 105 yd
53 Enter roundabout left onto Beverley Road 40 yd
54 Exit roundabout slightly left onto Beverley Road 1 mi
55 Turn right 1 mi
56 Turn sharp left 1 mi
57 Turn right 80 yd
58 Turn right 69 yd
59 Arrive left

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The return trip from East Midlands Airport (EMA) to Drayton covers roughly the same distance, 43 mi.

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Along the way

Charging points along the way

333 chargers

Castle Donington, Castle DoningtonCastle Donington, Castle Donington, DE74 2TN560 kW
Fletton Close, LeicesterFletton Close, Leicester, LE4 9LP, LE4 9LP360 kW
Moto Donington Park Services, DiseworthMoto Donington Park Services, Diseworth, DE74 2TN360 kW
Loughborough Road, LeicesterLoughborough Road, Leicester, LE7 7NL350 kW
St George's Way, LeicesterSt George's Way, Leicester, LE1 1SG300 kW

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Popular routes from destination

Popular destinations close by

East Midlands Airport (EMA) → King’s Newton5 mi · 15 min East Midlands Airport (EMA) → Castle Donington5 mi · 10 min East Midlands Airport (EMA) → Dale Abbey12 mi · 20 min East Midlands Airport (EMA) → Stretton under Fosse37 mi · 45 min East Midlands Airport (EMA) → Lockington, Leicestershire5 mi · 10 min East Midlands Airport (EMA) → Hemington, Leicestershire5 mi · 15 min

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Distance and drive time are computed from OpenStreetMap road data with the OSRM routing engine. Updated 4 September 2026.

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How far is it from Drayton to East Midlands Airport (EMA)?: The distance between Drayton and East Midlands Airport (EMA) is 43 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from Drayton to East Midlands Airport (EMA)?: The drive from Drayton to East Midlands Airport (EMA) takes approximately 1 h 5 min by car.
What is the best route from Drayton to East Midlands Airport (EMA)?: The fastest route from Drayton to East Midlands Airport (EMA) covers 43 mi with a driving time of approximately 1 h 5 min.
Which direction is East Midlands Airport (EMA) from Drayton?: East Midlands Airport (EMA) lies roughly to the north-west of Drayton.
Which roads does the route from Drayton to East Midlands Airport (EMA) follow?: The drive from Drayton to East Midlands Airport (EMA) mainly follows M1.
Which towns do you pass between Drayton and East Midlands Airport (EMA)?: Towns on the route from Drayton to East Midlands Airport (EMA) include Market Harborough, Fleckney, Oadby, New Parks, Loughborough.
Are there charging stations between Drayton and East Midlands Airport (EMA)?: Yes. You can charge along the route from Drayton to East Midlands Airport (EMA), including Castle Donington, Castle Donington (560 kW); Fletton Close, Leicester (360 kW); Moto Donington Park Services, Diseworth (360 kW). Charging points on this route: 334.

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