How far is it from Leipzig to Dessau?

The distance between Leipzig and Dessau is 74 km by road.

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

The drive from Leipzig to Dessau takes approximately 55 min by car.

What is the best route from Leipzig to Dessau?

The fastest route from Leipzig to Dessau covers 74 km with a driving time of approximately 55 min.

Which direction is Dessau from Leipzig?

Dessau lies roughly to the north of Leipzig.

Which roads does the route from Leipzig to Dessau follow?

The drive from Leipzig to Dessau mainly follows A 9.

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

Along the route from Leipzig to Dessau you can fill up at Total (24/7), Total (24/7), Tankpool Greenline (24/7). Stations marked 24/7 stay open around the clock.

Where can I camp between Leipzig and Dessau?

Along the route from Leipzig to Dessau you can stop for the night or service your van at Goldstück-Leipzig, Campingplatz Adria.

Where can I stop to rest between Leipzig and Dessau?

On the route from Leipzig to Dessau you can take a break at Loo&Me, Autohof Leipzig Nord.

Leipzig Dessau

Distance: 74 kmDrive time: 55 min

Driving from Leipzig to Dessau takes about 55 min via A 9. The distance is 74 km. The straight-line distance is 56 km. EV charging is available along the route, including in Dessau-Roßlau. Driving directions

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Driving directions26 · 74 km

1 Depart onto Brandenburger Straße 302 m
2 Continue straight onto Mecklenburger Straße 167 m
3 Turn left onto Lagerhofstraße 183 m
4 Continue straight onto Brandenburger Straße 435 m
5 Turn left onto Am Gothischen Bad 125 m
6 Keep slightly right onto Rackwitzer Straße 2 km
7 Continue straight onto Maximilianallee 5 km
8 Take exit slightly right 457 m
9 Keep slightly right 533 m
10 Keep slightly left 438 m
11 Merge slightly left 13 km
12 Continue straight 100 m
13 Take exit slightly right 366 m

14 Keep slightly right 618 m
15 Merge slightly left 46 km
16 Take exit slightly right 346 m
17 Turn left onto Oranienbaumer Chaussee 5 km
18 At end of road, turn left onto Oranienbaumer Chaussee 169 m
19 Turn right onto Friederikenplatz 49 m
20 Continue right onto Friederikenplatz 116 m
21 Turn left onto Muldstraße 99 m
22 Turn right onto Flössergasse 408 m
23 At end of road, turn left onto Rabestraße 131 m
24 Turn left onto Poststraße 218 m
25 At end of road, turn left onto Kavalierstraße 111 m
26 Arrive onto Kavalierstraße

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The return trip from Dessau to Leipzig covers roughly the same distance, 74 km.

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How far is it from Leipzig to Dessau?: The distance between Leipzig and Dessau is 74 km by road.
How long does it take to drive from Leipzig to Dessau?: The drive from Leipzig to Dessau takes approximately 55 min by car.
What is the best route from Leipzig to Dessau?: The fastest route from Leipzig to Dessau covers 74 km with a driving time of approximately 55 min.
Which direction is Dessau from Leipzig?: Dessau lies roughly to the north of Leipzig.
Which roads does the route from Leipzig to Dessau follow?: The drive from Leipzig to Dessau mainly follows A 9.
Where can I find a 24h service station between Leipzig and Dessau?: Along the route from Leipzig to Dessau you can fill up at Total (24/7), Total (24/7), Tankpool Greenline (24/7). Stations marked 24/7 stay open around the clock.
Where can I camp between Leipzig and Dessau?: Along the route from Leipzig to Dessau you can stop for the night or service your van at Goldstück-Leipzig, Campingplatz Adria.
Where can I stop to rest between Leipzig and Dessau?: On the route from Leipzig to Dessau you can take a break at Loo&Me, Autohof Leipzig Nord.

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