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

The distance between East Midlands Airport (EMA) and Castle Donington is 5 mi by road.

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

The drive from East Midlands Airport (EMA) to Castle Donington takes approximately 10 min by car.

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

The fastest route from East Midlands Airport (EMA) to Castle Donington covers 5 mi with a driving time of approximately 10 min.

Which direction is Castle Donington from East Midlands Airport (EMA)?

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

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

Yes. You can charge along the route from East Midlands Airport (EMA) to Castle Donington, including Castle Donington, Castle Donington (560 kW); Moto Donington Park Services, Diseworth (360 kW); Moto Trowell Southbound Services, Broxtowe (240 kW). Charging points on this route: 152.

East Midlands Airport (EMA) Castle Donington

Distance: 5 miDuration: 10 min

Driving from East Midlands Airport (EMA) to Castle Donington takes about 10 min via A453. The distance is 5 mi. The straight-line distance is 1 mi. Driving directions

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Driving directions22 · 5 mi

1 Depart right 69 yd
2 Turn right 99 yd
3 Turn right 4 yd
4 Turn left 1 mi
5 Turn slightly right 124 yd
6 At end of road, turn right onto Beverley Road 1 mi
7 Enter roundabout left 38 yd
8 Exit roundabout left 154 yd
9 Turn right onto Ashby Road 2 mi
10 Enter rotary left onto Ashby Road 38 yd
11 Exit rotary slightly left onto Ashby Road 1 mi
12 Turn right 1 mi
13 Enter roundabout slightly left 60 yd

14 Exit roundabout slightly left 1 mi
15 Enter roundabout slightly left onto Hill Top 17 yd
16 Exit roundabout straight onto Hill Top 1 mi
17 Continue straight onto High Street 1 mi
18 Turn left onto Park Lane 1 mi
19 Turn right onto The Green 109 yd
20 Turn right onto Tipnall Road 1 mi
21 Turn right onto Grange Drive 65 yd
22 Arrive left onto Grange Drive

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The return trip from Castle Donington to East Midlands Airport (EMA) covers roughly the same distance, 5 mi.

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Charging points along the way

152 chargers

Castle Donington, Castle DoningtonCastle Donington, Castle Donington, DE74 2TN560 kW
Moto Donington Park Services, DiseworthMoto Donington Park Services, Diseworth, DE74 2TN360 kW
Moto Trowell Southbound Services, BroxtoweMoto Trowell Southbound Services, Broxtowe, NG9 3PL240 kW
Normanton RoadNormanton Road, England, DE23 6UG200 kW
Murdoch Road, DerbyMurdoch Road, Derby, DE24 8AN175 kW

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Castle Donington → Costock12 mi · 25 min Castle Donington → Babbington18 mi · 25 min Castle Donington → Tonge4 mi · 10 min Castle Donington → Breedon on the Hill5 mi · 10 min Castle Donington → Giltbrook17 mi · 25 min Castle Donington → Street Lane19 mi · 30 min

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Distance and drive time are computed from OpenStreetMap road data with the OSRM routing engine. Updated 2 September 2026.

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How far is it from East Midlands Airport (EMA) to Castle Donington?: The distance between East Midlands Airport (EMA) and Castle Donington is 5 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from East Midlands Airport (EMA) to Castle Donington?: The drive from East Midlands Airport (EMA) to Castle Donington takes approximately 10 min by car.
What is the best route from East Midlands Airport (EMA) to Castle Donington?: The fastest route from East Midlands Airport (EMA) to Castle Donington covers 5 mi with a driving time of approximately 10 min.
Which direction is Castle Donington from East Midlands Airport (EMA)?: Castle Donington lies roughly to the north-west of East Midlands Airport (EMA).
Are there charging stations between East Midlands Airport (EMA) and Castle Donington?: Yes. You can charge along the route from East Midlands Airport (EMA) to Castle Donington, including Castle Donington, Castle Donington (560 kW); Moto Donington Park Services, Diseworth (360 kW); Moto Trowell Southbound Services, Broxtowe (240 kW). Charging points on this route: 152.

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