How far is it from Kettering to Birmingham Airport (BHX)?

The distance between Kettering and Birmingham Airport (BHX) is 51 mi by road.

How long does it take to drive from Kettering to Birmingham Airport (BHX)?

The drive from Kettering to Birmingham Airport (BHX) takes approximately 1 h 5 min by car.

What is the best route from Kettering to Birmingham Airport (BHX)?

The fastest route from Kettering to Birmingham Airport (BHX) covers 51 mi with a driving time of approximately 1 h 5 min.

Which direction is Birmingham Airport (BHX) from Kettering?

Birmingham Airport (BHX) lies roughly to the west of Kettering.

Which roads does the route from Kettering to Birmingham Airport (BHX) follow?

The drive from Kettering to Birmingham Airport (BHX) mainly follows A14, M6.

Which towns do you pass between Kettering and Birmingham Airport (BHX)?

Towns on the route from Kettering to Birmingham Airport (BHX) include Corby, Kingsthorpe, Rugby, Coventry, Dorridge.

Are there charging stations between Kettering and Birmingham Airport (BHX)?

Yes. You can charge along the route from Kettering to Birmingham Airport (BHX), including Leicester Road, Rugby (350 kW); M1 Motorway Northbound, Jct 16/17 (350 kW); M1 Motorway Southbound, Jct 16/17 (350 kW). Charging points on this route: 950.

Kettering Birmingham Airport (BHX)

Distance: 51 miDuration: 1 h 5 min

Driving from Kettering to Birmingham Airport (BHX) takes about 1 h 5 min via M6. The distance is 51 mi. The straight-line distance is 44 mi. EV charging is available along the route, including in Kettering, Rushton, North Northamptonshire, Newton, Warwickshire, Bedworth Heath, Catherine-de-Barnes. Driving directions

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Driving directions40 · 51 mi

1 Depart onto Market Street 13 yd
2 Turn left onto Horsemarket 1 mi
3 Continue straight onto Silver Street 123 yd
4 Continue right onto Montagu Street 1 mi
5 Turn left onto Eskdaill Street 1 mi
6 Turn right onto Rockingham Road 1 mi
7 Enter roundabout slightly left onto Rockingham Road 13 yd
8 Exit roundabout straight onto Rockingham Road 1 mi
9 Enter roundabout straight onto Rockingham Road 29 yd
10 Exit roundabout straight onto Rockingham Road 1 mi
11 Merge slightly right 2 yd
12 Keep slightly left 2 mi
13 Enter rotary slightly left 1 mi

14 Exit rotary straight 1 mi
15 Merge slightly right 18 mi
16 Continue straight 23 mi
17 Keep slightly left 1 mi
18 Take exit slightly left 1 mi
19 Keep slightly right 2 mi
20 Take exit slightly left 1 mi
21 Keep slightly right 1 mi
22 Merge slightly right onto Bickenhill Interchange 1 mi
23 Take exit slightly left 1 mi
24 Merge slightly right onto Coventry Road 1 mi
25 Take exit slightly left 1 mi
26 Keep slightly left 74 yd
27 Continue straight onto Viking Road 1 mi
28 Enter rotary slightly left onto Airport Way 50 yd
29 Exit rotary slightly left onto Airport Way 1 mi
30 Enter roundabout slightly left onto Concorde Road 37 yd
31 Exit roundabout slightly left onto Concorde Road 51 yd
32 Continue straight onto Concorde Road 1 mi
33 Continue slightly right onto Ambassador Road 61 yd
34 Turn slightly right onto Comet Road 66 yd
35 Turn left 42 yd
36 Turn straight onto Ramp Road 1 mi
37 Turn left 1 mi
38 Turn left 19 yd
39 Turn right 111 yd
40 Arrive right

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The return trip from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Kettering covers roughly the same distance, 51 mi.

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Along the way

Charging points along the way

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Leicester Road, RugbyLeicester Road, Rugby, CV23 0EZ350 kW
M1 Motorway Northbound, Jct 16/17M1 Motorway Northbound, Jct 16/17, Northampton, NN6 7UZ350 kW
M1 Motorway Southbound, Jct 16/17M1 Motorway Southbound, Jct 16/17, Northampton, NN6 7UZ350 kW
M6 Motorway Northbound, Jct 1, RugbyM6 Motorway Northbound, Jct 1, Rugby, CV23 0EZ350 kW
Newbold Road 104, RugbyNewbold Road 104, Rugby, CV21 1DH350 kW

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Birmingham Airport (BHX) → Marston Green5 mi · 20 min Birmingham Airport (BHX) → Sheldon, City and Birmingham6 mi · 20 min Birmingham Airport (BHX) → Braunstone Frith38 mi · 50 min Birmingham Airport (BHX) → Little Packington4 mi · 15 min Birmingham Airport (BHX) → Walsal End6 mi · 20 min Birmingham Airport (BHX) → Elmdon, Solihull4 mi · 15 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 Kettering to Birmingham Airport (BHX)?: The distance between Kettering and Birmingham Airport (BHX) is 51 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from Kettering to Birmingham Airport (BHX)?: The drive from Kettering to Birmingham Airport (BHX) takes approximately 1 h 5 min by car.
What is the best route from Kettering to Birmingham Airport (BHX)?: The fastest route from Kettering to Birmingham Airport (BHX) covers 51 mi with a driving time of approximately 1 h 5 min.
Which direction is Birmingham Airport (BHX) from Kettering?: Birmingham Airport (BHX) lies roughly to the west of Kettering.
Which roads does the route from Kettering to Birmingham Airport (BHX) follow?: The drive from Kettering to Birmingham Airport (BHX) mainly follows A14, M6.
Which towns do you pass between Kettering and Birmingham Airport (BHX)?: Towns on the route from Kettering to Birmingham Airport (BHX) include Corby, Kingsthorpe, Rugby, Coventry, Dorridge.
Are there charging stations between Kettering and Birmingham Airport (BHX)?: Yes. You can charge along the route from Kettering to Birmingham Airport (BHX), including Leicester Road, Rugby (350 kW); M1 Motorway Northbound, Jct 16/17 (350 kW); M1 Motorway Southbound, Jct 16/17 (350 kW). Charging points on this route: 950.

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