M1 Junction 21a

The M1 meets the A46 at Junction 21a, at Kirby Muxloe on the western edge of Leicester. Junction 22 lies 5 miles to the north, while Junction 21 is 3.2 miles to the south. The closest services on the M1 itself are Leicester Forest East, approximately 1.6 miles away.

The city centre itself is 3.6 miles east of the junction. The next sizeable centre is Wigston, 5.8 miles south-east. Within two miles of the junction our map lists 28 places to eat and drink, 7 pubs and 1 fuel station.

Not a full-service exit, but Real Flavours is 0.7 miles off if you just need a pause.

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