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

The distance between Ripley and East Midlands Airport (EMA) is 23 mi by road.

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

The drive from Ripley to East Midlands Airport (EMA) takes approximately 35 min by car.

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

The fastest route from Ripley to East Midlands Airport (EMA) covers 23 mi with a driving time of approximately 35 min.

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

East Midlands Airport (EMA) lies roughly to the south of Ripley.

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

Yes. You can charge along the route from Ripley to East Midlands Airport (EMA), 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: 253.

Ripley East Midlands Airport (EMA)

Distance: 23 miDuration: 35 min

Driving from Ripley to East Midlands Airport (EMA) takes about 35 min via A50. The distance is 23 mi. The straight-line distance is 15 mi. Driving directions

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Driving directions37 · 23 mi

1 Depart straight 1 mi
2 Turn left onto Derby Road 4 mi
3 Take ramp slightly left 1 mi
4 Merge slightly right 3 mi
5 Enter rotary straight onto Alfreton Road 7 yd
6 Exit rotary straight onto Alfreton Road 1 mi
7 Enter roundabout slightly left onto Sir Frank Whittle Road 39 yd
8 Exit roundabout slightly left onto Sir Frank Whittle Road 1 mi
9 Enter roundabout slightly left onto Sir Frank Whittle Road 44 yd
10 Exit roundabout slightly left onto Sir Frank Whittle Road 1 mi
11 Enter rotary slightly left onto Sir Frank Whittle Road 31 yd
12 Exit rotary slightly left onto Sir Frank Whittle Road 1 mi
13 Enter rotary slightly left onto Brian Clough Way 1 mi

14 Exit rotary slightly left onto Brian Clough Way 2 mi
15 Take exit slightly left 1 mi
16 Keep slightly left 2 mi
17 Keep slightly right 1 mi
18 Merge slightly left onto Alvaston Bypass 2 mi
19 Enter rotary left 121 yd
20 Exit rotary slightly left 2 mi
21 Merge slightly right 5 mi
22 Turn slightly left 15 yd
23 Keep slightly right 1 mi
24 Keep slightly left onto Ashby Road 1 mi
25 Keep slightly right 10 yd
26 Keep slightly left 1 mi
27 Enter roundabout slightly left onto Ashby Road 1 mi
28 Exit roundabout straight onto Ashby Road 1 mi
29 Enter rotary left onto Beverley Road 89 yd
30 Exit rotary slightly left onto Beverley Road 105 yd
31 Enter roundabout left onto Beverley Road 40 yd
32 Exit roundabout slightly left onto Beverley Road 1 mi
33 Turn right 1 mi
34 Turn sharp left 1 mi
35 Turn right 80 yd
36 Turn right 69 yd
37 Arrive left

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The return trip from East Midlands Airport (EMA) to Ripley covers roughly the same distance, 23 mi.

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Charging points along the way

253 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
5-27 Loughborough Road, Nottingham5-27 Loughborough Road, Nottingham, England, NG2 7LJ250 kW
Mansfield Road, BolsoverMansfield Road, Bolsover, England, DE55 2JW250 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) → Dale Abbey12 mi · 20 min East Midlands Airport (EMA) → Stretton under Fosse37 mi · 45 min East Midlands Airport (EMA) → Belton, Leicestershire5 mi · 15 min East Midlands Airport (EMA) → Calke10 mi · 20 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 Ripley to East Midlands Airport (EMA)?: The distance between Ripley and East Midlands Airport (EMA) is 23 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from Ripley to East Midlands Airport (EMA)?: The drive from Ripley to East Midlands Airport (EMA) takes approximately 35 min by car.
What is the best route from Ripley to East Midlands Airport (EMA)?: The fastest route from Ripley to East Midlands Airport (EMA) covers 23 mi with a driving time of approximately 35 min.
Which direction is East Midlands Airport (EMA) from Ripley?: East Midlands Airport (EMA) lies roughly to the south of Ripley.
Are there charging stations between Ripley and East Midlands Airport (EMA)?: Yes. You can charge along the route from Ripley to East Midlands Airport (EMA), 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: 253.

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