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Distance from Chemnitz to Leipzig

N Chemnitz → Leipzig
Road distance
83.5 km
Chemnitz to Leipzig is a practical regional trip, covering about 83.5 km in roughly 1 hr 5 min.
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
68.1 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.23×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
31
Info Travel board
Travel time
1 hr 5 min
Return: 2 hrs 10 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
65 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
76.7 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 0 planned rest stops
1 hr 5 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R168.06
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R168.72
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R167.87
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R175.93
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R221.74
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R222.61
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R221.50
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R232.13
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R291.76
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R292.91
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R291.45
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R305.44
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
326° NNW
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
146° SSE
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
50.8324, 12.9189
End coords Destination point
51.3406, 12.3747
Taxi Transport options
Shared taxi fare
R60 - R140
Chemnitz → Leipzig
Route class Operational trip category
Regional
Operator type Service format
Minibus taxi
Weather 18 °C Chemnitz Partly Cloudy View Forecast → 19 °C Leipzig Fair View Forecast →
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Chemnitz → Leipzig
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Car
83.5 km
1 hr 5 min
Road route
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Two-wheeler
83.5 km
~1 hr 17 min
65 km/h avg
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83.5 km 65 min
Start Chemnitz
Finish Leipzig
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  1. Start your journey
    0.0 km
  2. Continue straight onto Rosenhof
    0.2 km
  3. At the end of the road, turn right onto Theaterstraße
    0.2 km
  4. Turn left onto Kaßbergauffahrt
    0.2 km
  5. Turn slight left onto Weststraße
    0.4 km
  6. Turn right onto Reichsstraße
    0.6 km
  7. Continue straight onto Leipziger Straße
    3.9 km
  8. Take the exit ramp slight right towards A 4
    0.6 km
  9. Continue straight
    0.3 km
  10. Merge slight left towards Erfurt
    1.4 km
  11. Take the exit ramp slight right towards A 72: Leipzig
    0.6 km
  12. Merge slight left
    61.8 km
  13. Take the exit ramp slight right towards A 38: Göttingen
    0.2 km
  14. Keep slight left at the fork towards A 38: Göttingen
    0.5 km
  15. Keep slight left at the fork towards B 2: Leipzig
    0.1 km
  16. Continue straight
    0.4 km
  17. Continue straight
    7.2 km
  18. Continue straight onto Wundtstraße
    2.0 km
  19. Continue straight onto Dufourstraße
    0.1 km
  20. Continue straight onto Floßplatz
    0.3 km
  21. Continue straight onto Harkortstraße
    0.4 km
  22. Continue straight onto Martin-Luther-Ring
    0.4 km
  23. Continue straight onto Dittrichring
    0.5 km
  24. Continue straight onto Goerdelerring
    0.2 km
  25. Turn right onto Tröndlinring towards B 87: Torgau
    0.3 km
  26. Keep slight right at the fork onto Tröndlinring towards B 87: Wurzen
    0.1 km
  27. Turn right onto Am Hallischen Tor
    0.1 km
  28. At the end of the road, turn right onto Brühl
    0.0 km
  29. Turn left onto Reichsstraße
    0.3 km
  30. Turn right onto Salzgäßchen
    0.1 km
  31. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
41.7 km
Sachsen
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
32 min • 32 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Sachsen
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
6.0 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
13.9 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
4.5 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R2.02
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
81.6%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Leipzig
04:57 – 21:19
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
13:08
Total daylightUsable driving light
16 hrs 22 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
4 hrs 42 min
SunriseDawn break
04:57
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R349.07
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R1.67
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R16.70
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R367.44
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Moderate (13)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
0
Lane merges Yield required
2
Complex forks Path selection
3
Highway exits Deceleration zones
3
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Chemnitz 50.83235, 12.91891
Midpoint
41.7 km
Total: 83.5 km
Midpoint 41.7 km
83.5 km 65 min
Destination Leipzig 51.34063, 12.37473

Route sheet

Route class Intraprovincial corridor
Province span Sachsen
One-way road span 83.5 km
Return-cycle span 167 km
Traversal time 65 min
Maneuver count 31
Maneuver density 37.1 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 41.7 km

Coordinate frame

Start 50.83235, 12.91891
Midpoint 51.06779, 12.61458
End 51.34063, 12.37473
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Questions 8
How far is Chemnitz from Leipzig? +
Chemnitz is about 83.5 km from Leipzig by road.
How long does it take from Chemnitz to Leipzig? +
The drive usually takes about 65 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Chemnitz to Leipzig in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Chemnitz to Leipzig? +
Taxi may be available, but for this route it is better to confirm the latest fare at the local taxi rank.
What's the estimated fuel amount from Chemnitz to Leipzig? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R168.06 (R27.95 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R168.72 (R28.06 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R167.87 (R27.92 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R175.93 (R29.26 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Chemnitz to Leipzig? +
No tollgates are currently matched for this route.
What is the route verdict for this trip? +
Practical regional trip: This route is very manageable in one day and usually works well as a same-day return.
Is there a road note for this route? +
This is a regional road trip that can usually work as a same-day return. This route looks more local or regional, but always check signs and road conditions on the day.
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