How far is it from Kirkconnel to Shawton?

The distance between Kirkconnel and Shawton is 41 mi by road.

How long does it take to drive from Kirkconnel to Shawton?

The drive from Kirkconnel to Shawton takes approximately 1 h by car.

What is the best route from Kirkconnel to Shawton?

The fastest route from Kirkconnel to Shawton covers 41 mi with a driving time of approximately 1 h.

Which direction is Shawton from Kirkconnel?

Shawton lies roughly to the north of Kirkconnel.

Which towns do you pass between Kirkconnel and Shawton?

Towns on the route from Kirkconnel to Shawton include Sanquhar, Rigside, Wishaw, Motherwell.

Are there charging stations between Kirkconnel and Shawton?

Yes. You can charge along the route from Kirkconnel to Shawton, including Roadchef Bothwell Services (350 kW); Caledonian Retail Park, Glasgow Road (300 kW); Motherwell Road, Hamilton (300 kW). Charging points on this route: 126.

Kirkconnel Shawton

Distance: 41 miDuration: 1 h

Driving from Kirkconnel to Shawton takes about 1 h via B740. The distance is 41 mi. The straight-line distance is 24 mi. EV charging is available along the route, including in Crawick, Rigside, Stonehouse, South Lanarkshire, Glassford. Driving directions

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Driving directions32 · 41 mi

1 Depart right onto Kingsway 1 mi
2 At end of road, turn right onto Needle Street 1 mi
3 Turn right onto Main Street 3 mi
4 Turn left 13 mi
5 Turn left onto Gateside Road 2 mi
6 Turn left 6 mi
7 Turn right 150 yd
8 Enter roundabout straight 9 yd
9 Exit roundabout slightly left 1 mi
10 Enter roundabout straight 8 yd
11 Exit roundabout straight 2 mi
12 Enter roundabout slightly left 7 yd
13 Exit roundabout slightly left 130 yd

14 Enter roundabout slightly left 162 yd
15 Exit roundabout slightly left 1 mi
16 Take ramp straight 1 mi
17 Merge slightly right 4 mi
18 Take exit slightly left 1 mi
19 Enter roundabout slightly left onto Teiglum Road 39 yd
20 Exit roundabout left onto Teiglum Road 1 mi
21 At end of road, turn right onto Strathaven Road 1 mi
22 Continue left onto Lesmahagow Road 2 mi
23 Turn left onto Strathaven Road 6 mi
24 Turn left onto Station Road 1 mi
25 At end of road, turn right onto Kirk Street 43 yd
26 Turn left onto Wellbrae 74 yd
27 Turn left onto Common Green 131 yd
28 Turn right onto Green Street 1 mi
29 Continue straight onto Glasgow Road 3 mi
30 Turn right onto Brechame Road 1 mi
31 At end of road, turn left onto Shawton Road 1 mi
32 Arrive onto Shawton Road

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The return trip from Shawton to Kirkconnel covers roughly the same distance, 41 mi.

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Charging points along the way

126 chargers

Roadchef Bothwell ServicesRoadchef Bothwell Services, G71 8BG350 kW
Caledonian Retail Park, Glasgow RoadCaledonian Retail Park, Glasgow Road, Wishaw, ML2 7UR300 kW
Motherwell Road, HamiltonMotherwell Road, Hamilton, Scotland, ML3 6AD300 kW
504 Windmillhill Street, Motherwell504 Windmillhill Street, Motherwell, North Lanarkshire, ML1 2AF200 kW
A702, AbingtonA702, Abington, Alba / Scotland, ML12 6RG180 kW

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Shawton → Saint Leonards5 mi · 10 min Shawton → Lenzie22 mi · 35 min Shawton → Kelvin4 mi · 5 min Shawton → Limekilnburn4 mi · 10 min Shawton → Flemington, South Lanarkshire 24 mi · 10 min Shawton → Auldhouse, South Lanarkshire5 mi · 10 min

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How far is it from Kirkconnel to Shawton?: The distance between Kirkconnel and Shawton is 41 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from Kirkconnel to Shawton?: The drive from Kirkconnel to Shawton takes approximately 1 h by car.
What is the best route from Kirkconnel to Shawton?: The fastest route from Kirkconnel to Shawton covers 41 mi with a driving time of approximately 1 h.
Which direction is Shawton from Kirkconnel?: Shawton lies roughly to the north of Kirkconnel.
Which towns do you pass between Kirkconnel and Shawton?: Towns on the route from Kirkconnel to Shawton include Sanquhar, Rigside, Wishaw, Motherwell.
Are there charging stations between Kirkconnel and Shawton?: Yes. You can charge along the route from Kirkconnel to Shawton, including Roadchef Bothwell Services (350 kW); Caledonian Retail Park, Glasgow Road (300 kW); Motherwell Road, Hamilton (300 kW). Charging points on this route: 126.

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