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

The distance between East Midlands Airport (EMA) and Welby is 42 mi by road.

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

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

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

The fastest route from East Midlands Airport (EMA) to Welby covers 42 mi with a driving time of approximately 1 h 5 min.

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

Welby lies roughly to the east of East Midlands Airport (EMA).

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

The drive from East Midlands Airport (EMA) to Welby mainly follows A52.

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

Towns on the route from East Midlands Airport (EMA) to Welby include Loughborough, Beeston, West Bridgford, Balderton, Grantham.

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

Yes. You can charge along the route from East Midlands Airport (EMA) to Welby, including Castle Donington, Castle Donington (560 kW); 205 Nottingham Road, Nottingham (360 kW); Moto Donington Park Services, Diseworth (360 kW). Charging points on this route: 279.

East Midlands Airport (EMA) Welby

Distance: 42 miDuration: 1 h 5 min

Driving from East Midlands Airport (EMA) to Welby takes about 1 h 5 min via A52. The distance is 42 mi. The straight-line distance is 34 mi. EV charging is available along the route, including in Attenborough, Lenton Abbey, Sneinton, Sedgebrook, Wyville. Driving directions

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Driving directions53 · 42 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 onto Ashby Road 2 yd
12 Exit roundabout straight onto Ashby Road 1 mi
13 Keep slightly left onto Ashby Road 1 mi

14 Keep slightly right 168 yd
15 Turn slightly right 1 mi
16 Keep slightly left onto Remembrance Way 6 mi
17 Enter rotary slightly left onto Remembrance Way 51 yd
18 Exit rotary straight onto Remembrance Way 1 mi
19 Enter rotary straight onto Remembrance Way 41 yd
20 Exit rotary straight onto Remembrance Way 1 mi
21 Enter rotary straight onto Remembrance Way 43 yd
22 Exit rotary slightly left onto Remembrance Way 1 mi
23 Take exit slightly left 1 mi
24 Enter roundabout left onto Clifton Lane 15 yd
25 Exit roundabout straight onto Clifton Lane 1 mi
26 Take ramp right 1 mi
27 Merge slightly right onto Clifton Boulevard 2 mi
28 Enter rotary slightly left 92 yd
29 Exit rotary straight 2 mi
30 Enter rotary slightly left onto Gamston Lings Bar Road 96 yd
31 Exit rotary straight onto Gamston Lings Bar Road 3 mi
32 Enter rotary slightly left onto Radcliffe Road 104 yd
33 Exit rotary slightly left onto Radcliffe Road 3 mi
34 Continue straight onto Grantham Road 4 mi
35 Enter rotary left 1 mi
36 Exit rotary slightly left 1 mi
37 Enter rotary slightly left 1 mi
38 Exit rotary slightly left 14 mi
39 Enter roundabout slightly left onto Barrowby Road 36 yd
40 Exit roundabout straight onto Barrowby Road 1 mi
41 Enter roundabout left onto Barrowby Road 26 yd
42 Exit roundabout straight onto Barrowby Road 1 mi
43 Turn right onto Brownlow Street 76 yd
44 Turn left onto Brook Street 1 mi
45 Continue slightly left onto Manthorpe Road 1 mi
46 Turn right onto Belton Lane 1 mi
47 Turn right onto Harrowby Lane 1 mi
48 Continue left onto Harrowby Lane 3 mi
49 At end of road, turn left onto High Dike 2 mi
50 Turn right 1 mi
51 Continue straight onto Main Street 1 mi
52 Turn right 46 yd
53 Arrive

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The return trip from Welby to East Midlands Airport (EMA) covers roughly the same distance, 42 mi.

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Along the way

Charging points along the way

279 chargers

Castle Donington, Castle DoningtonCastle Donington, Castle Donington, DE74 2TN560 kW
205 Nottingham Road, Nottingham205 Nottingham Road, Nottingham, NG16 1AE360 kW
Moto Donington Park Services, DiseworthMoto Donington Park Services, Diseworth, DE74 2TN360 kW
Gonerby Moor, GranthamGonerby Moor, Grantham, Lincolnshire, NG32 2AB350 kW
Gamston Lock, Radcliffe RoadGamston Lock, Radcliffe Road, Nottingham, NG2 6NP300 kW

EV Charging Points

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Popular destinations close by

Welby, Lincolnshire → Spanby10 mi · 20 min Welby, Lincolnshire → South Stoke, Lincolnshire10 mi · 20 min Welby, Lincolnshire → Woolsthorpe-by-Colsterworth11 mi · 15 min Welby, Lincolnshire → Metheringham21 mi · 35 min Welby, Lincolnshire → Swarby6 mi · 15 min Welby, Lincolnshire → Great Gonerby7 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 East Midlands Airport (EMA) to Welby?: The distance between East Midlands Airport (EMA) and Welby is 42 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from East Midlands Airport (EMA) to Welby?: The drive from East Midlands Airport (EMA) to Welby takes approximately 1 h 5 min by car.
What is the best route from East Midlands Airport (EMA) to Welby?: The fastest route from East Midlands Airport (EMA) to Welby covers 42 mi with a driving time of approximately 1 h 5 min.
Which direction is Welby from East Midlands Airport (EMA)?: Welby lies roughly to the east of East Midlands Airport (EMA).
Which roads does the route from East Midlands Airport (EMA) to Welby follow?: The drive from East Midlands Airport (EMA) to Welby mainly follows A52.
Which towns do you pass between East Midlands Airport (EMA) and Welby?: Towns on the route from East Midlands Airport (EMA) to Welby include Loughborough, Beeston, West Bridgford, Balderton, Grantham.
Are there charging stations between East Midlands Airport (EMA) and Welby?: Yes. You can charge along the route from East Midlands Airport (EMA) to Welby, including Castle Donington, Castle Donington (560 kW); 205 Nottingham Road, Nottingham (360 kW); Moto Donington Park Services, Diseworth (360 kW). Charging points on this route: 279.

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