South Africa route platform Distance24 Road distance, travel time and route planning across South Africa.
Donate

Distance from Kassel to Leipzig

N Kassel → Leipzig
Road distance
255.1 km
Kassel to Leipzig is a solid inter-town journey, covering about 255.1 km in roughly 2 hrs 45 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
199.9 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.28×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
37
Info Travel board
Travel time
2 hrs 45 min
Return: 5 hrs 30 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
165 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
92.6 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 1 planned rest stop
3 hrs 0 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R513.44
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R515.46
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R512.89
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R537.50
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R677.45
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R680.12
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R676.73
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R709.21
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R891.39
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R894.90
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R890.43
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R933.17
See more fuel details from Kassel to Leipzig
See current fuel prices
🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
88° E
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
268° W
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
51.3158, 9.4978
End coords Destination point
51.3406, 12.3747
Taxi Transport options
Shared taxi fare
—
Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Long-distance
Operator type Service format
Minibus taxi
Weather 11 °C Kassel Partly Cloudy View Forecast → 12 °C Leipzig Clear Sky View Forecast →
Calculating arrival…
Travel modes
Kassel → Leipzig
🚗
Car
255.1 km
2 hrs 45 min
Road route
🏍️ Estimate
Two-wheeler
255.1 km
~3 hrs 55 min
65 km/h avg
🧭 Google
Navigate now
Leipzig
Opens in new tab
📍

No places listed yet

Know a business, fuel station, restaurant or any place along the Kassel–Leipzig route? Help other travellers by submitting it.

Submit a place or business
Route

Route overview

Live map, directions, tolls and route services.

Map Directions Tolls Trip planning
Route map

Live map

Start, destination and route line.

255.1 km 2 hrs 45 min
Start Kassel
Finish Leipzig
Map key
Start point
Destination
Driving route
Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

↑
  1. Head on Untere Karlsstraße
    0.2 km
  2. Continue make a U-turn onto Frankfurter Straße
    0.2 km
  3. Continue make a U-turn onto Frankfurter Straße
    0.2 km
  4. Continue straight onto Steinweg
    0.5 km
  5. Continue straight onto Brüderstraße
    0.1 km
  6. Continue straight onto Weserstraße
    0.4 km
  7. Turn right onto Schützenstraße
    0.5 km
  8. Turn slight right onto Ysenburgstraße
    0.3 km
  9. Continue straight onto Scharnhorststraße
    0.3 km
  10. Turn left towards Miramstraße
    0.1 km
  11. Turn slight left onto Dresdener Straße
    3.1 km
  12. Take the ramp straight towards A 7
    0.4 km
  13. Keep slight left at the fork towards A 7: Hannover
    0.3 km
  14. Merge slight left towards Hamburg
    29.9 km
  15. Take the exit ramp slight right towards A 38: Leipzig
    0.3 km
  16. Merge slight left
    154.7 km
  17. Keep slight left at the fork towards Dresden
    50.0 km
  18. Take the exit ramp slight right towards B 2: Leipzig-Süd
    0.2 km
  19. Keep slight left at the fork towards B 2: Leipzig-Süd
    0.5 km
  20. Keep slight right at the fork towards B 2: Leipzig
    0.5 km
  21. Keep slight left at the fork towards B 2: Leipzig
    0.1 km
  22. Continue straight
    0.4 km
  23. Continue straight
    7.2 km
  24. Continue straight onto Wundtstraße
    2.0 km
  25. Continue straight onto Dufourstraße
    0.1 km
  26. Continue straight onto Floßplatz
    0.3 km
  27. Continue straight onto Harkortstraße
    0.4 km
  28. Continue straight onto Martin-Luther-Ring
    0.4 km
  29. Continue straight onto Dittrichring
    0.5 km
  30. Continue straight onto Goerdelerring
    0.2 km
  31. Turn right onto Tröndlinring towards B 87: Torgau
    0.3 km
  32. Keep slight right at the fork onto Tröndlinring towards B 87: Wurzen
    0.1 km
  33. Turn right onto Am Hallischen Tor
    0.1 km
  34. At the end of the road, turn right onto Brühl
    0.0 km
  35. Turn left onto Reichsstraße
    0.3 km
  36. Turn right onto Salzgäßchen
    0.1 km
  37. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Routes ↩ Leipzig → Kassel Kassel to Johannesburg Kassel to Pretoria Kassel to Cape Town Kassel to Durban Johannesburg to Leipzig Pretoria to Leipzig Cape Town to Leipzig
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
127.3 km
Hessen to Sachsen
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
1 hr 22 min • 1 hr 22 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Hessen to Sachsen
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
18.4 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
42.4 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
13.8 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R2.02
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
78.3%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Leipzig
04:53 – 21:27
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
13:10
Total daylightUsable driving light
16 hrs 34 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
Expired
SunriseDawn break
04:53
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R1,066.48
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R5.10
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R51.03
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R1,122.61
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
High (28)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
0
Lane merges Yield required
2
Complex forks Path selection
6
Highway exits Deceleration zones
2
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Kassel 51.31578, 9.49785
Midpoint
127.3 km
Total: 255.1 km
Midpoint 127.3 km
255.1 km 2 hrs 45 min
Destination Leipzig 51.34063, 12.37473

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor
Province span Hessen to Sachsen
One-way road span 255.1 km
Return-cycle span 510.3 km
Traversal time 2 hrs 45 min
Maneuver count 37
Maneuver density 14.5 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 127.3 km

Coordinate frame

Start 51.31578, 9.49785
Midpoint 51.47110, 10.99719
End 51.34063, 12.37473
Route support

Route FAQ

Tap a question to expand the answer and keep the section compact while browsing the route page.

Questions 9
How far is Kassel from Leipzig? +
Kassel is about 255.1 km from Leipzig by road.
How long does it take from Kassel to Leipzig? +
The drive usually takes about 2 hrs 45 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Kassel to Leipzig in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Kassel 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 Kassel to Leipzig? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R513.44 (R27.95 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R515.46 (R28.06 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R512.89 (R27.92 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R537.50 (R29.26 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Kassel to Leipzig? +
No tollgates are currently matched for this route.
What is the route verdict for this trip? +
Heavy long-distance trip: This is a serious road trip. Start early, plan rest stops, and consider whether an overnight stay makes more sense.
Is there a long-trip warning on this route? +
This is a medium-to-long route. A fuel or refreshment stop is a good idea.
Is there a road note for this route? +
This is a longer road trip, so a fuel or rest stop is recommended. Take a short break about every 2 hours if possible. This route crosses a provincial boundary. This route looks more local or regional, but always check signs and road conditions on the day.
Editorial

From the editorial desk

Fresh route reads, destination ideas and planning guides from the Distance24 editorial blog.

Open blog
Route support

Something wrong?

Report wrong directions, map issues, spelling mistakes, toll problems or anything else on this route for admin review.

Distance Directions Map Tolls Place issue Spelling
Your report is sent together with the current route page and route names so it is easier to review and fix.

Towns along the route

Untere Karlsstraße
From Kassel To Leipzig
Frankfurter Straße
From Kassel To Leipzig
Steinweg
From Kassel To Leipzig
Brüderstraße
From Kassel To Leipzig
Weserstraße
From Kassel To Leipzig
Schützenstraße
From Kassel To Leipzig
Ysenburgstraße
From Kassel To Leipzig
Scharnhorststraße
From Kassel To Leipzig
Miramstraße
From Kassel To Leipzig
Dresdener Straße
From Kassel To Leipzig

Legal and trust information

Access pages for Distance24.co.za and Fuel Prices, including privacy, terms, disclaimers, contact details and editorial standards.

Open Trust Centre
Privacy Policy Data, cookies and privacy requests → Terms of Use Rules, responsibilities and usage terms → Disclaimer Important estimate and route limitations → Contact Support, privacy, editorial and ads →
Explore 🚕 Taxi Fares Community-verified taxi routes & fares across South Africa → 🤝 Community Contributors, badges, and the people building this database → ⚽ PSL Travels and Distance Premier Soccer League — stadiums, travel & match-day info → 🚧 Toll Gates SA Toll Point Data →
Trust Centre About Privacy Policy Terms of Use Disclaimer PAIA Manual Contact Advertising Disclosure Editorial Policy Cookies Corrections

© 2026 Distance24.co.za. All rights reserved.

Distance24.co.za combines Leaflet, OpenStreetMap, Nominatim, Geoapify, OSRM, OpenRouteService and MET Norway to power map display, place search, route planning, distance calculations and weather information.