How far is it from Chemnitz to Leipzig?

The distance between Chemnitz and Leipzig is 83 km by road.

How long does it take to drive from Chemnitz to Leipzig?

The drive from Chemnitz to Leipzig takes approximately 1 h 5 min by car.

What is the best route from Chemnitz to Leipzig?

The fastest route from Chemnitz to Leipzig covers 83 km with a driving time of approximately 1 h 5 min.

Which direction is Leipzig from Chemnitz?

Leipzig lies roughly to the north-west of Chemnitz.

Which roads does the route from Chemnitz to Leipzig follow?

The drive from Chemnitz to Leipzig mainly follows A 72.

Which towns do you pass between Chemnitz and Leipzig?

Towns on the route from Chemnitz to Leipzig include Bad Lausick.

Where can I find a 24h service station between Chemnitz and Leipzig?

Along the route from Chemnitz to Leipzig you can fill up at Greenline (24/7), Automaten-Tankstelle GERO (24/7), Aral (24/7). Stations marked 24/7 stay open around the clock.

Where can I camp between Chemnitz and Leipzig?

Along the route from Chemnitz to Leipzig you can stop for the night or service your van at atr Rehazentrum, Camping Hain, Landschaftspark Cospuden.

Where can I stop to rest between Chemnitz and Leipzig?

On the route from Chemnitz to Leipzig you can take a break at WC Herren, Raststätte Hainer See, April-Oktober.

Chemnitz Leipzig

Distance: 83 kmDrive time: 1 h 5 min

Driving from Chemnitz to Leipzig takes about 1 h 5 min via A 72. The distance is 83 km. The straight-line distance is 68 km. EV charging is available along the route, including in Chemnitz, Gossau, Leipzig. Driving directions

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Driving directions23 · 83 km

1 Depart onto Brückenstraße 50 m
2 Turn left onto Theaterstraße 95 m
3 Turn right onto Hartmannstraße 998 m
4 Turn right onto Leipziger Straße 4 km
5 Take exit slightly right 638 m
6 Continue straight 337 m
7 Merge slightly left 2 km
8 Take exit slightly right 616 m
9 Merge slightly left 62 km
10 Take exit slightly right 179 m
11 Keep slightly left 496 m
12 Keep slightly left 539 m
13 Continue straight 8 km

14 Continue straight onto Wundtstraße 3 km
15 Continue straight onto Dufourstraße 108 m
16 Continue straight onto Floßplatz 299 m
17 Continue straight onto Harkortstraße 394 m
18 Turn right onto Martin-Luther-Ring 236 m
19 Continue straight onto Roßplatz 584 m
20 Continue straight onto Augustusplatz 260 m
21 Continue straight onto Georgiring 461 m
22 Continue straight onto Brandenburger Straße 236 m
23 Arrive onto Brandenburger Straße

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The return trip from Leipzig to Chemnitz covers roughly the same distance, 83 km.

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How far is it from Chemnitz to Leipzig?: The distance between Chemnitz and Leipzig is 83 km by road.
How long does it take to drive from Chemnitz to Leipzig?: The drive from Chemnitz to Leipzig takes approximately 1 h 5 min by car.
What is the best route from Chemnitz to Leipzig?: The fastest route from Chemnitz to Leipzig covers 83 km with a driving time of approximately 1 h 5 min.
Which direction is Leipzig from Chemnitz?: Leipzig lies roughly to the north-west of Chemnitz.
Which roads does the route from Chemnitz to Leipzig follow?: The drive from Chemnitz to Leipzig mainly follows A 72.
Which towns do you pass between Chemnitz and Leipzig?: Towns on the route from Chemnitz to Leipzig include Bad Lausick.
Where can I find a 24h service station between Chemnitz and Leipzig?: Along the route from Chemnitz to Leipzig you can fill up at Greenline (24/7), Automaten-Tankstelle GERO (24/7), Aral (24/7). Stations marked 24/7 stay open around the clock.
Where can I camp between Chemnitz and Leipzig?: Along the route from Chemnitz to Leipzig you can stop for the night or service your van at atr Rehazentrum, Camping Hain, Landschaftspark Cospuden.
Where can I stop to rest between Chemnitz and Leipzig?: On the route from Chemnitz to Leipzig you can take a break at WC Herren, Raststätte Hainer See, April-Oktober.

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