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

The distance between East Midlands Airport (EMA) and Shepshed is 8 mi by road.

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

The drive from East Midlands Airport (EMA) to Shepshed takes approximately 15 min by car.

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

The fastest route from East Midlands Airport (EMA) to Shepshed covers 8 mi with a driving time of approximately 15 min.

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

Shepshed lies roughly to the south of East Midlands Airport (EMA).

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

Yes. You can charge along the route from East Midlands Airport (EMA) to Shepshed, including Castle Donington, Castle Donington (560 kW); Moto Donington Park Services, Diseworth (360 kW); Loughborough Road, Leicester (350 kW). Charging points on this route: 146.

East Midlands Airport (EMA) Shepshed

Distance: 8 miDuration: 15 min

Driving from East Midlands Airport (EMA) to Shepshed takes about 15 min via M1. The distance is 8 mi. The straight-line distance is 5 mi. Driving directions

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Driving directions22 · 8 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 left onto Beverley Road 1 mi
7 Enter roundabout left onto Beverley Road 42 yd
8 Exit roundabout left onto Beverley Road 105 yd
9 Enter rotary slightly left onto Ashby Road 12 yd
10 Exit rotary slightly left onto Ashby Road 1 mi
11 Enter roundabout left 114 yd
12 Exit roundabout straight 1 mi
13 Take exit slightly left 1 mi

14 Merge slightly right 4 mi
15 Take exit slightly left 1 mi
16 Keep slightly right 1 mi
17 Keep slightly left onto Ashby Road East 1 mi
18 Turn right onto Leicester Road 1 mi
19 Turn left onto Forman Road 135 yd
20 Turn right onto Spring Close 69 yd
21 Turn left onto Brookside Close 132 yd
22 Arrive straight onto Brookside Close

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The return trip from Shepshed to East Midlands Airport (EMA) covers roughly the same distance, 8 mi.

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Along the way

Charging points along the way

146 chargers

Castle Donington, Castle DoningtonCastle Donington, Castle Donington, DE74 2TN560 kW
Moto Donington Park Services, DiseworthMoto Donington Park Services, Diseworth, DE74 2TN360 kW
Loughborough Road, LeicesterLoughborough Road, Leicester, LE7 7NL350 kW
Normanton RoadNormanton Road, England, DE23 6UG200 kW
Murdoch Road, DerbyMurdoch Road, Derby, DE24 8AN175 kW

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Shepshed → Zouch5 mi · 10 min Shepshed → Mount Pleasant, Derbyshire 312 mi · 20 min Shepshed → Broxtowe19 mi · 30 min Shepshed → Barton in Fabis13 mi · 20 min Shepshed → Belton, Leicestershire5 mi · 10 min Shepshed → Breedon on the Hill10 mi · 20 min

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Distance and drive time are computed from OpenStreetMap road data with the OSRM routing engine. Updated 7 September 2026.

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How far is it from East Midlands Airport (EMA) to Shepshed?: The distance between East Midlands Airport (EMA) and Shepshed is 8 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from East Midlands Airport (EMA) to Shepshed?: The drive from East Midlands Airport (EMA) to Shepshed takes approximately 15 min by car.
What is the best route from East Midlands Airport (EMA) to Shepshed?: The fastest route from East Midlands Airport (EMA) to Shepshed covers 8 mi with a driving time of approximately 15 min.
Which direction is Shepshed from East Midlands Airport (EMA)?: Shepshed lies roughly to the south of East Midlands Airport (EMA).
Are there charging stations between East Midlands Airport (EMA) and Shepshed?: Yes. You can charge along the route from East Midlands Airport (EMA) to Shepshed, including Castle Donington, Castle Donington (560 kW); Moto Donington Park Services, Diseworth (360 kW); Loughborough Road, Leicester (350 kW). Charging points on this route: 146.

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