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Distance from Koln to Leipzig

N Koln → Leipzig
Road distance
500.9 km
Koln to Leipzig is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 500.9 km in roughly 5 hrs 11 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
380.3 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.32×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
67
Info Travel board
Travel time
5 hrs 11 min
Return: 10 hrs 23 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
311 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
96.4 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 2 planned rest stops
5 hrs 41 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R27.16 / litre
R979.58
95 Petrol R27.19 / litre
R980.66
Diesel 500ppm R27.05 / litre
R975.61
Diesel 50ppm R28.00 / litre
R1,009.87
93 Petrol R27.16 / litre
R1,292.50
95 Petrol R27.19 / litre
R1,293.92
Diesel 500ppm R27.05 / litre
R1,287.26
Diesel 50ppm R28.00 / litre
R1,332.47
93 Petrol R27.16 / litre
R1,700.65
95 Petrol R27.19 / litre
R1,702.53
Diesel 500ppm R27.05 / litre
R1,693.76
Diesel 50ppm R28.00 / litre
R1,753.25
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
81° E
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
261° W
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
50.9384, 6.9600
End coords Destination point
51.3406, 12.3747
Taxi Transport options
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Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Long-distance
Operator type Service format
Minibus taxi
Weather 15 °C Koln Partly Cloudy View Forecast → 17 °C Leipzig Partly Cloudy View Forecast →
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Travel modes
Koln → Leipzig
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Car
500.9 km
5 hrs 11 min
Road route
🏍️ Estimate
Two-wheeler
500.9 km
~7 hrs 42 min
65 km/h avg
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500.9 km 5 hrs 11 min
Start Koln
Finish Leipzig
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  1. Head on Bürgerstraße
    0.1 km
  2. Turn right onto Alter Markt
    0.0 km
  3. Turn left onto Bechergasse
    0.1 km
  4. Turn left onto Am Hof
    0.0 km
  5. Turn right onto Kurt-Hackenberg-Platz
    0.1 km
  6. Continue straight onto Am Domhof
    0.1 km
  7. Turn right onto Gulliver-Tunnel
    0.1 km
  8. Continue left onto Gulliver-Tunnel
    0.1 km
  9. Turn right
    0.0 km
  10. Turn right onto Rheinufertunnel
    0.7 km
  11. Turn slight right onto Heumarkt
    0.3 km
  12. Continue straight onto Deutzer Brücke
    0.6 km
  13. Keep slight left at the fork onto Deutzer Brücke
    0.1 km
  14. Continue slight left onto Mindener Straße
    0.4 km
  15. Turn right onto Opladener Straße
    0.4 km
  16. Turn left onto Deutz-Mülheimer Straße
    0.6 km
  17. Turn slight right onto Messe-Kreisel
    0.1 km
  18. Continue straight onto Messe-Kreisel
    0.0 km
  19. Take the ramp slight right towards Frankfurt a. M. / Oberhausen / Gummersbach / Köln Ost
    0.5 km
  20. Merge slight left onto Stadtautobahn
    2.8 km
  21. Take the exit ramp slight right towards A 3
    0.2 km
  22. Keep slight left at the fork towards A 3: Oberhausen
    1.0 km
  23. Merge slight left
    3.3 km
  24. Continue straight
    6.1 km
  25. Take the exit ramp slight right towards A 1
    0.1 km
  26. Keep slight right at the fork towards A 1: Dortmund
    0.9 km
  27. Merge slight left
    76.4 km
  28. Take the exit ramp slight right towards A 44
    0.9 km
  29. Keep slight right at the fork towards A 44: Kassel
    0.6 km
  30. Merge slight left
    45.9 km
  31. Take the exit ramp slight right towards B 55: Erwitte
    0.2 km
  32. Keep slight left at the fork towards B 55: Erwitte
    0.5 km
  33. Keep slight left at the fork towards A 44: Kassel
    0.5 km
  34. Merge slight left towards A 44: Kassel
    27.5 km
  35. Take the exit ramp slight right towards A 33
    0.2 km
  36. Keep slight left at the fork towards A 33: Bielefeld
    0.3 km
  37. Keep slight left at the fork towards A 44: Kassel
    0.4 km
  38. Merge slight left towards A 44: Kassel
    66.3 km
  39. Take the exit ramp slight right
    0.2 km
  40. Keep slight left at the fork towards A 49: Kassel-Zentrum
    0.5 km
  41. Keep slight right at the fork towards A 49: KS-Zentrum
    0.4 km
  42. Merge slight left
    7.4 km
  43. Take the exit ramp slight right towards A 7: Hannover
    0.3 km
  44. Merge slight left towards Hamburg
    35.1 km
  45. Take the exit ramp slight right towards A 38: Leipzig
    0.3 km
  46. Merge slight left
    154.7 km
  47. Keep slight left at the fork towards Dresden
    50.0 km
  48. Take the exit ramp slight right towards B 2: Leipzig-Süd
    0.2 km
  49. Keep slight left at the fork towards B 2: Leipzig-Süd
    0.5 km
  50. Keep slight right at the fork towards B 2: Leipzig
    0.5 km
  51. Keep slight left at the fork towards B 2: Leipzig
    0.1 km
  52. Continue straight
    0.4 km
  53. Continue straight
    7.2 km
  54. Continue straight onto Wundtstraße
    2.0 km
  55. Continue straight onto Dufourstraße
    0.1 km
  56. Continue straight onto Floßplatz
    0.3 km
  57. Continue straight onto Harkortstraße
    0.4 km
  58. Continue straight onto Martin-Luther-Ring
    0.4 km
  59. Continue straight onto Dittrichring
    0.5 km
  60. Continue straight onto Goerdelerring
    0.2 km
  61. Turn right onto Tröndlinring towards B 87: Torgau
    0.3 km
  62. Keep slight right at the fork onto Tröndlinring towards B 87: Wurzen
    0.1 km
  63. Turn right onto Am Hallischen Tor
    0.1 km
  64. At the end of the road, turn right onto Brühl
    0.0 km
  65. Turn left onto Reichsstraße
    0.3 km
  66. Turn right onto Salzgäßchen
    0.1 km
  67. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Halfway point
249.9 km
Nordrhein-Westfalen to Sachsen
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
2 hrs 35 min • 2 hrs 35 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Nordrhein-Westfalen to Sachsen
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
36.1 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
83.3 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
27.1 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.96
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
75.9%
☀ 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
14 hrs 4 min
SunriseDawn break
04:57
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R2,093.88
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R10.02
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R100.19
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R2,204.09
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Very High (57)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
0
Lane merges Yield required
9
Complex forks Path selection
15
Highway exits Deceleration zones
9
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Koln 50.93836, 6.95997
Midpoint
249.9 km
Total: 500.9 km
Midpoint 249.9 km
500.9 km 5 hrs 11 min
Destination Leipzig 51.34063, 12.37473

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor
Province span Nordrhein-Westfalen to Sachsen
One-way road span 500.9 km
Return-cycle span 1,001.9 km
Traversal time 5 hrs 11 min
Maneuver count 67
Maneuver density 13.4 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 249.9 km

Coordinate frame

Start 50.93836, 6.95997
Midpoint 51.29527, 9.56162
End 51.34063, 12.37473
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Questions 9
How far is Koln from Leipzig? +
Koln is about 500.9 km from Leipzig by road.
How long does it take from Koln to Leipzig? +
The drive usually takes about 5 hrs 11 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Koln to Leipzig in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Koln 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 Koln to Leipzig? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R979.58 (R27.16 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R980.66 (R27.19 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R975.61 (R27.05 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,009.87 (R28.00 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Koln 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 long trip. Plan rest stops, avoid driving tired, and be careful with late-night travel.
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.
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Towns along the route

Bürgerstraße
From Koln To Leipzig
Alter Markt
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Bechergasse
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Am Hof
From Koln To Leipzig
Kurt-Hackenberg-Platz
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Am Domhof
From Koln To Leipzig
Gulliver-Tunnel
From Koln To Leipzig
Rheinufertunnel
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Heumarkt
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Deutzer Brücke
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