Yes the A50 is dual all the way from Derby to Stoke. Almost always use it when going Oop North.
The point Vale SLF made about it going straight to the Ground was something I forgot to mention. :blush:
Shitannia Stadium... :clap:
EDIT: Give yourself a good 4-5 hours if you are...
Never mind the M23, it is the M6 you have to worry about, in my opinion second only to the M25 for the worst motorway experience in the UK.
My preference is going all the way up to Derby on the M1 and then getting to Stoke via the A50.