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

The distance between Glapthorn and East Midlands Airport (EMA) is 55 mi by road.

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

The drive from Glapthorn to East Midlands Airport (EMA) takes approximately 1 h 25 min by car.

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

The fastest route from Glapthorn to East Midlands Airport (EMA) covers 55 mi with a driving time of approximately 1 h 25 min.

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

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

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

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

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

Towns on the route from Glapthorn to East Midlands Airport (EMA) include Corby, Kettering, Fleckney, Oadby, Loughborough.

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

Yes. You can charge along the route from Glapthorn 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: 351.

Glapthorn East Midlands Airport (EMA)

Distance: 55 miDuration: 1 h 25 min

Driving from Glapthorn to East Midlands Airport (EMA) takes about 1 h 25 min via M1. The distance is 55 mi. The straight-line distance is 42 mi. EV charging is available along the route, including in Corby Old Village, East Carlton, North Northamptonshire, Evington, Leicestershire, Mowmacre Hill, Beaumont Leys. Driving directions

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Driving directions70 · 55 mi

1 Depart onto Main Street 1 mi
2 At end of road, turn left 1 mi
3 Continue straight onto Glapthorn Road 3 mi
4 Turn straight onto Main Street 2 mi
5 Continue straight onto Oundle Road 2 mi
6 Enter roundabout left onto Oundle Road 36 yd
7 Exit roundabout slightly left onto Oundle Road 1 mi
8 Enter roundabout left onto Oundle Road 10 yd
9 Exit roundabout straight onto Oundle Road 1 mi
10 Turn left onto High Street 169 yd
11 Turn slightly right onto Corby Road 1 mi
12 Enter roundabout straight onto Weldon Road 87 yd
13 Exit roundabout straight onto Weldon Road 2 mi

14 Enter roundabout slightly left onto Weldon Road 77 yd
15 Exit roundabout straight onto Weldon Road 1 mi
16 Continue straight onto Oakley Road 1 mi
17 Enter roundabout slightly left onto Westcott Way 69 yd
18 Exit roundabout slightly left onto Westcott Way 1 mi
19 Enter rotary left onto Westcott Way 103 yd
20 Exit rotary slightly left onto Westcott Way 1 mi
21 Enter roundabout slightly left onto Cottingham Road 18 yd
22 Exit roundabout straight onto Cottingham Road 1 mi
23 Enter roundabout slightly left onto Corby Road 68 yd
24 Exit roundabout straight onto Corby Road 5 mi
25 Continue straight onto Brampton Hill 4 mi
26 Enter roundabout slightly left onto Market Harborough Bypass 144 yd
27 Exit roundabout straight onto Market Harborough Bypass 3 mi
28 Enter roundabout slightly left onto Harborough Road 68 yd
29 Exit roundabout straight onto Harborough Road 4 mi
30 Continue straight onto Leicester Road 1 mi
31 Enter roundabout slightly left onto Leicester Road 52 yd
32 Exit roundabout straight onto Leicester Road 3 mi
33 Enter roundabout slightly left onto Leicester Road 81 yd
34 Exit roundabout straight onto Leicester Road 2 mi
35 Enter rotary slightly left onto London Road 65 yd
36 Exit rotary straight onto London Road 1 mi
37 Continue straight onto Glen Road 1 mi
38 Enter roundabout slightly left onto Glen Road 20 yd
39 Exit roundabout straight onto Glen Road 1 mi
40 Continue straight onto Harborough Road 1 mi
41 Continue straight onto Leicester Road 1 mi
42 Enter roundabout slightly left 14 yd
43 Exit roundabout straight 2 mi
44 Continue straight onto Asquith Way 1 mi
45 Enter rotary slightly left onto Attlee Way 34 yd
46 Exit rotary slightly left onto Attlee Way 1 mi
47 Enter rotary slightly left onto Glenhills Way 51 yd
48 Exit rotary slightly left onto Glenhills Way 1 mi
49 Continue straight onto Soar Valley Way 2 mi
50 Enter rotary straight onto Lubbesthorpe Way 58 yd
51 Exit rotary straight onto Lubbesthorpe Way 1 mi
52 Take exit slightly left 1 mi
53 Merge slightly right 1 mi
54 Enter roundabout straight 1 mi
55 Exit roundabout straight 1 mi
56 Merge slightly right 3 mi
57 Keep slightly right 15 mi
58 Take exit slightly left 1 mi
59 Merge slightly left 1 mi
60 Enter roundabout straight onto Ashby Road 57 yd
61 Exit roundabout straight onto Ashby Road 1 mi
62 Enter rotary left onto Beverley Road 89 yd
63 Exit rotary slightly left onto Beverley Road 105 yd
64 Enter roundabout left onto Beverley Road 40 yd
65 Exit roundabout slightly left onto Beverley Road 1 mi
66 Turn right 1 mi
67 Turn sharp left 1 mi
68 Turn right 80 yd
69 Turn right 69 yd
70 Arrive left

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The return trip from East Midlands Airport (EMA) to Glapthorn covers roughly the same distance, 55 mi.

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Charging points along the way

327 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
ExtraMSA Peterborough Services, HuntingdonshireExtraMSA Peterborough Services, Huntingdonshire, Cambridgeshire, PE7 3UQ350 kW
Loughborough Road, LeicesterLoughborough Road, Leicester, LE7 7NL350 kW

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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) → Hemington, Leicestershire5 mi · 15 min East Midlands Airport (EMA) → Dale Abbey12 mi · 20 min East Midlands Airport (EMA) → Nottingham14 mi · 25 min East Midlands Airport (EMA) → Stretton under Fosse37 mi · 45 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 Glapthorn to East Midlands Airport (EMA)?: The distance between Glapthorn and East Midlands Airport (EMA) is 55 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from Glapthorn to East Midlands Airport (EMA)?: The drive from Glapthorn to East Midlands Airport (EMA) takes approximately 1 h 25 min by car.
What is the best route from Glapthorn to East Midlands Airport (EMA)?: The fastest route from Glapthorn to East Midlands Airport (EMA) covers 55 mi with a driving time of approximately 1 h 25 min.
Which direction is East Midlands Airport (EMA) from Glapthorn?: East Midlands Airport (EMA) lies roughly to the north-west of Glapthorn.
Which roads does the route from Glapthorn to East Midlands Airport (EMA) follow?: The drive from Glapthorn to East Midlands Airport (EMA) mainly follows M1.
Which towns do you pass between Glapthorn and East Midlands Airport (EMA)?: Towns on the route from Glapthorn to East Midlands Airport (EMA) include Corby, Kettering, Fleckney, Oadby, Loughborough.
Are there charging stations between Glapthorn and East Midlands Airport (EMA)?: Yes. You can charge along the route from Glapthorn 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: 351.

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