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

The distance between Shepshed and East Midlands Airport (EMA) is 7 mi by road.

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

The drive from Shepshed to East Midlands Airport (EMA) takes approximately 15 min by car.

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

The fastest route from Shepshed to East Midlands Airport (EMA) covers 7 mi with a driving time of approximately 15 min.

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

East Midlands Airport (EMA) lies roughly to the north of Shepshed.

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

Yes. You can charge along the route from Shepshed to East Midlands Airport (EMA), including Castle Donington, Castle Donington (560 kW); Moto Donington Park Services, Diseworth (360 kW); Loughborough Road, Leicester (350 kW). Charging points on this route: 144.

Shepshed East Midlands Airport (EMA)

Distance: 7 miDuration: 15 min

Driving from Shepshed to East Midlands Airport (EMA) takes about 15 min via M1. The distance is 7 mi. The straight-line distance is 5 mi. Driving directions

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Driving directions21 · 7 mi

1 Depart straight onto Brookside Close 10 yd
2 Continue slightly right onto Brookside Close 122 yd
3 Turn right onto Spring Close 69 yd
4 Turn left onto Forman Road 135 yd
5 Turn right onto Leicester Road 1 mi
6 At end of road, turn left onto Ashby Road East 1 mi
7 Take ramp straight 1 mi
8 Merge slightly right 4 mi
9 Take exit slightly left 1 mi
10 Merge slightly left 1 mi
11 Enter roundabout straight onto Ashby Road 57 yd
12 Exit roundabout straight onto Ashby Road 1 mi
13 Enter rotary left onto Beverley Road 89 yd

14 Exit rotary slightly left onto Beverley Road 105 yd
15 Enter roundabout left onto Beverley Road 40 yd
16 Exit roundabout slightly left onto Beverley Road 1 mi
17 Turn right 1 mi
18 Turn sharp left 1 mi
19 Turn right 80 yd
20 Turn right 69 yd
21 Arrive left

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The return trip from East Midlands Airport (EMA) to Shepshed covers roughly the same distance, 7 mi.

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Along the way

Charging points along the way

144 chargers

Castle Donington, Castle DoningtonCastle Donington, Castle Donington, DE74 2TN560 kW
Moto Donington Park Services, DiseworthMoto Donington Park Services, Diseworth, DE74 2TN360 kW
Loughborough Road, LeicesterLoughborough Road, Leicester, LE7 7NL350 kW
Normanton RoadNormanton Road, England, DE23 6UG200 kW
Murdoch Road, DerbyMurdoch Road, Derby, DE24 8AN175 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 3 September 2026.

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How far is it from Shepshed to East Midlands Airport (EMA)?: The distance between Shepshed and East Midlands Airport (EMA) is 7 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from Shepshed to East Midlands Airport (EMA)?: The drive from Shepshed to East Midlands Airport (EMA) takes approximately 15 min by car.
What is the best route from Shepshed to East Midlands Airport (EMA)?: The fastest route from Shepshed to East Midlands Airport (EMA) covers 7 mi with a driving time of approximately 15 min.
Which direction is East Midlands Airport (EMA) from Shepshed?: East Midlands Airport (EMA) lies roughly to the north of Shepshed.
Are there charging stations between Shepshed and East Midlands Airport (EMA)?: Yes. You can charge along the route from Shepshed to East Midlands Airport (EMA), including Castle Donington, Castle Donington (560 kW); Moto Donington Park Services, Diseworth (360 kW); Loughborough Road, Leicester (350 kW). Charging points on this route: 144.

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