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

The distance between Shire Oak and East Midlands Airport (EMA) is 38 mi by road.

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

The drive from Shire Oak to East Midlands Airport (EMA) takes approximately 50 min by car.

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

The fastest route from Shire Oak to East Midlands Airport (EMA) covers 38 mi with a driving time of approximately 50 min.

Which direction is East Midlands Airport (EMA) from Shire Oak?

East Midlands Airport (EMA) lies roughly to the north-east of Shire Oak.

Which towns do you pass between Shire Oak and East Midlands Airport (EMA)?

Towns on the route from Shire Oak to East Midlands Airport (EMA) include Lichfield, Sutton Coldfield, Swadlincote, Coalville, Loughborough.

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

Yes. You can charge along the route from Shire Oak to East Midlands Airport (EMA), including Castle Donington, Castle Donington (560 kW); M6 Motorway Southbound, Wolverhampton (360 kW); Moto Donington Park Services, Diseworth (360 kW). Charging points on this route: 335.

Shire Oak East Midlands Airport (EMA)

Distance: 38 miDuration: 50 min

Driving from Shire Oak to East Midlands Airport (EMA) takes about 50 min via A42. The distance is 38 mi. The straight-line distance is 29 mi. EV charging is available along the route, including in Aldridge, Hints, Staffordshire, Newton Solney, Mount Pleasant, Derbyshire 3, Diseworth. Driving directions

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Driving directions26 · 38 mi

1 Depart onto Friezland Lane 1 mi
2 At end of road, turn right onto Chester Road 1 mi
3 Turn left onto Lichfield Road 1 mi
4 Continue straight onto Walsall Road 2 mi
5 Enter rotary slightly left onto Watling Street 107 yd
6 Exit rotary slightly left onto Watling Street 3 mi
7 Keep slightly right 31 yd
8 Keep slightly left onto Birmingham Road 1 mi
9 Keep slightly left onto Watling Street 2 mi
10 Enter rotary left 141 yd
11 Exit rotary straight 8 mi
12 Enter rotary slightly left 126 yd
13 Exit rotary straight 1 mi

14 Merge slightly right 8 mi
15 Continue straight 15 mi
16 Enter roundabout straight onto Ashby Road 57 yd
17 Exit roundabout straight onto Ashby Road 1 mi
18 Enter rotary left onto Beverley Road 89 yd
19 Exit rotary slightly left onto Beverley Road 105 yd
20 Enter roundabout left onto Beverley Road 40 yd
21 Exit roundabout slightly left onto Beverley Road 1 mi
22 Turn right 1 mi
23 Turn sharp left 1 mi
24 Turn right 80 yd
25 Turn right 69 yd
26 Arrive left

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The return trip from East Midlands Airport (EMA) to Shire Oak covers roughly the same distance, 38 mi.

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Along the way

Charging points along the way

292 chargers

Castle Donington, Castle DoningtonCastle Donington, Castle Donington, DE74 2TN560 kW
M6 Motorway Southbound, WolverhamptonM6 Motorway Southbound, Wolverhampton, Staffordshire, WV11 2AT360 kW
Moto Donington Park Services, DiseworthMoto Donington Park Services, Diseworth, DE74 2TN360 kW
Birmingham Road, BirminghamBirmingham Road, Birmingham, B71 4JH350 kW
M6 J10A/11, WolverhamptonM6 J10A/11, Wolverhampton, Staffordshire, WV11 2AT350 kW

EV Charging Points

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Popular routes from destination

Popular destinations close by

East Midlands Airport (EMA) → King’s Newton5 mi · 15 min East Midlands Airport (EMA) → Hemington, Leicestershire5 mi · 15 min East Midlands Airport (EMA) → Castle Donington5 mi · 10 min East Midlands Airport (EMA) → Stapleford, Nottinghamshire11 mi · 20 min East Midlands Airport (EMA) → Osbaston Hollow18 mi · 30 min East Midlands Airport (EMA) → Langley Priory4 mi · 10 min

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Distance and drive time are computed from OpenStreetMap road data with the OSRM routing engine. Updated 7 October 2026.

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How far is it from Shire Oak to East Midlands Airport (EMA)?: The distance between Shire Oak and East Midlands Airport (EMA) is 38 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from Shire Oak to East Midlands Airport (EMA)?: The drive from Shire Oak to East Midlands Airport (EMA) takes approximately 50 min by car.
What is the best route from Shire Oak to East Midlands Airport (EMA)?: The fastest route from Shire Oak to East Midlands Airport (EMA) covers 38 mi with a driving time of approximately 50 min.
Which direction is East Midlands Airport (EMA) from Shire Oak?: East Midlands Airport (EMA) lies roughly to the north-east of Shire Oak.
Which towns do you pass between Shire Oak and East Midlands Airport (EMA)?: Towns on the route from Shire Oak to East Midlands Airport (EMA) include Lichfield, Sutton Coldfield, Swadlincote, Coalville, Loughborough.
Are there charging stations between Shire Oak and East Midlands Airport (EMA)?: Yes. You can charge along the route from Shire Oak to East Midlands Airport (EMA), including Castle Donington, Castle Donington (560 kW); M6 Motorway Southbound, Wolverhampton (360 kW); Moto Donington Park Services, Diseworth (360 kW). Charging points on this route: 335.

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