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Cities Near Derby

Cities near Derby, UK: 10 notable destinations within day-trip and weekend range, including Burton upon Trent, Nottingham, Loughborough. Compare distance, drive time and flight time, with day-trip and getaway ideas.

The closest notable city to Derby, UK is Burton upon Trent, about 11 mi (17 km) away — roughly 36 min by road. Below, 10 nearby cities are ranked by distance, with real drive and flight estimates and whether each works best as a day trip or an overnight getaway.

CityDistanceDriveFlightBest for
Burton upon Trent11 mi / 17 km36 minDrive/railDay trip
Nottingham14 mi / 22 km27 minDrive/railDay trip
Loughborough16 mi / 25 km31 minDrive/railDay trip
Mansfield19 mi / 30 km36 minDrive/railDay trip
Tamworth22 mi / 35 km42 minDrive/railDay trip
Chesterfield23 mi / 37 km44 minDrive/railDay trip
Leicester24 mi / 39 km47 minDrive/railDay trip
Nuneaton28 mi / 44 km53 minDrive/railDay trip
Stafford28 mi / 45 km54 minDrive/railDay trip
Cannock28 mi / 45 km54 minDrive/railDay trip

Day trips from Derby

Within about 100 miles and easy to visit in a day: Burton upon Trent, Nottingham, Loughborough, Mansfield, Tamworth. These are close enough to go and return without an overnight stay.

Getting around

Nearby cities are usually quickest by car or train; for the longer hops a regional flight can save time. Tap any city above for its full distance, driving-time and flight-time breakdown, or plan a specific route with the tools below.

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Frequently asked questions

Notable cities near Derby include Burton upon Trent, Nottingham, Loughborough, Mansfield, Tamworth. The closest is Burton upon Trent, about 11 miles (17 km) away. The table above lists each with its distance, drive time and best use.

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