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

The distance between Heron Cross and East Midlands Airport (EMA) is 44 mi by road.

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

The drive from Heron Cross to East Midlands Airport (EMA) takes approximately 55 min by car.

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

The fastest route from Heron Cross to East Midlands Airport (EMA) covers 44 mi with a driving time of approximately 55 min.

Which direction is East Midlands Airport (EMA) from Heron Cross?

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

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

The drive from Heron Cross to East Midlands Airport (EMA) mainly follows A50.

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

Towns on the route from Heron Cross to East Midlands Airport (EMA) include Longton, Cheadle, Burton upon Trent, Derby, Loughborough.

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

Yes. You can charge along the route from Heron Cross to East Midlands Airport (EMA), including Castle Donington, Castle Donington (560 kW); Moto Donington Park Services, Diseworth (360 kW); 5-27 Loughborough Road, Nottingham (250 kW). Charging points on this route: 309.

Heron Cross East Midlands Airport (EMA)

Distance: 44 miDuration: 55 min

Driving from Heron Cross to East Midlands Airport (EMA) takes about 55 min via A50. The distance is 44 mi. The straight-line distance is 37 mi. EV charging is available along the route, including in Heron Cross, Shirleywich, Langley Common, Derbyshire, Borrowash. Driving directions

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Driving directions31 · 44 mi

1 Depart onto Heron Street 67 yd
2 Continue straight onto Blurton Road 140 yd
3 Enter rotary slightly left 11 yd
4 Exit rotary straight 1 mi
5 Enter rotary slightly left 81 yd
6 Exit rotary straight 1 mi
7 Merge slightly right 5 mi
8 Enter roundabout straight 84 yd
9 Exit roundabout straight 9 mi
10 Enter rotary slightly left 48 yd
11 Exit rotary slightly left 1 mi
12 Enter roundabout slightly left onto Derby Road 54 yd
13 Exit roundabout straight onto Derby Road 5 mi

14 Enter roundabout slightly left onto Main Road 66 yd
15 Exit roundabout slightly left onto Main Road 21 mi
16 Turn slightly left 15 yd
17 Keep slightly right 1 mi
18 Keep slightly left onto Ashby Road 1 mi
19 Keep slightly right 10 yd
20 Keep slightly left 1 mi
21 Enter roundabout slightly left onto Ashby Road 1 mi
22 Exit roundabout straight onto Ashby Road 1 mi
23 Enter rotary left onto Beverley Road 89 yd
24 Exit rotary slightly left onto Beverley Road 105 yd
25 Enter roundabout left onto Beverley Road 40 yd
26 Exit roundabout slightly left onto Beverley Road 1 mi
27 Turn right 1 mi
28 Turn sharp left 1 mi
29 Turn right 80 yd
30 Turn right 69 yd
31 Arrive left

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The return trip from East Midlands Airport (EMA) to Heron Cross covers roughly the same distance, 44 mi.

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Along the way

Charging points along the way

309 chargers

Castle Donington, Castle DoningtonCastle Donington, Castle Donington, DE74 2TN560 kW
Moto Donington Park Services, DiseworthMoto Donington Park Services, Diseworth, DE74 2TN360 kW
5-27 Loughborough Road, Nottingham5-27 Loughborough Road, Nottingham, England, NG2 7LJ250 kW
A50, UttoxeterA50, Uttoxeter, England, ST14 5AU250 kW
Stone Road, Stoke-on-TrentStone Road, Stoke-on-Trent, England, ST4 8JG250 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 2 September 2026.

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How far is it from Heron Cross to East Midlands Airport (EMA)?: The distance between Heron Cross and East Midlands Airport (EMA) is 44 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from Heron Cross to East Midlands Airport (EMA)?: The drive from Heron Cross to East Midlands Airport (EMA) takes approximately 55 min by car.
What is the best route from Heron Cross to East Midlands Airport (EMA)?: The fastest route from Heron Cross to East Midlands Airport (EMA) covers 44 mi with a driving time of approximately 55 min.
Which direction is East Midlands Airport (EMA) from Heron Cross?: East Midlands Airport (EMA) lies roughly to the east of Heron Cross.
Which roads does the route from Heron Cross to East Midlands Airport (EMA) follow?: The drive from Heron Cross to East Midlands Airport (EMA) mainly follows A50.
Which towns do you pass between Heron Cross and East Midlands Airport (EMA)?: Towns on the route from Heron Cross to East Midlands Airport (EMA) include Longton, Cheadle, Burton upon Trent, Derby, Loughborough.
Are there charging stations between Heron Cross and East Midlands Airport (EMA)?: Yes. You can charge along the route from Heron Cross to East Midlands Airport (EMA), including Castle Donington, Castle Donington (560 kW); Moto Donington Park Services, Diseworth (360 kW); 5-27 Loughborough Road, Nottingham (250 kW). Charging points on this route: 309.

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