How far is Derby County's closest rival geographically?

Derby County's closest rival geographically is Nottingham Forest. The two clubs are located in the East Midlands of England and are only 30 miles apart. This makes them the closest geographically out of any two teams in the English Football League. Derby County's home stadium, Pride Park, is located in Derby, while Nottingham Forest's stadium, City Ground, is located in Nottingham. The two clubs are located in two different cities, but are still relatively close to each other. This makes Derby County's closest geographical rival Nottingham Forest. The two clubs have a long-standing rivalry that dates back to the late 19th century and is still alive and thriving today.