How far is it from Leipzig to Gera?

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

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

The drive from Leipzig to Gera takes approximately 1 h 15 min by car.

What is the best route from Leipzig to Gera?

The fastest route from Leipzig to Gera covers 83 km with a driving time of approximately 1 h 15 min.

Which direction is Gera from Leipzig?

Gera lies roughly to the south-west of Leipzig.

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

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

Where can I camp between Leipzig and Gera?

Along the route from Leipzig to Gera you can stop for the night or service your van at RV park Leipzig center and zoo, Erholungspark Mondsee, Campingplatz Kretzschau.

Where can I stop to rest between Leipzig and Gera?

On the route from Leipzig to Gera you can take a break at Loo&Me.

Leipzig Gera

Distance: 83 kmDrive time: 1 h 15 min

Driving from Leipzig to Gera takes about 1 h 15 min via B 2. The distance is 83 km. The straight-line distance is 57 km. EV charging is available along the route, including in Leipzig. Driving directions

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Driving directions39 · 83 km

1 Depart onto Brandenburger Straße 117 m
2 Turn left onto Hahnekamm 164 m
3 At end of road, turn right onto Schützenstraße 43 m
4 Turn left onto Querstraße 488 m
5 Turn right onto Grimmaischer Steinweg 203 m
6 Turn left onto Augustusplatz 167 m
7 Continue straight onto Roßplatz 554 m
8 Turn slightly left onto Wilhelm-Leuschner-Platz 196 m
9 Continue straight onto Peterssteinweg 136 m
10 Turn right onto Straße des 17. Juni 171 m
11 Turn left onto Harkortstraße 120 m
12 Continue straight onto Floßplatz 299 m
13 Continue straight onto Dufourstraße 108 m

14 Keep slightly right onto Wundtstraße 3 km
15 Continue straight 8 km
16 Take exit slightly right 173 m
17 Keep slightly right 637 m
18 Merge slightly left 19 km
19 Take exit right 274 m
20 Turn right 325 m
21 Continue straight 10 km
22 At end of road, turn left 2 km
23 Turn right 10 km
24 Enter roundabout right 29 m
25 Exit roundabout right 193 m
26 Turn right 2 km
27 Continue straight 24 km
28 Take exit slightly right 240 m
29 Enter roundabout slightly right 12 m
30 Exit roundabout right 465 m
31 Enter roundabout slightly right onto Dornaer Straße 64 m
32 Exit roundabout right onto Dornaer Straße 3 km
33 Continue straight onto Franz-Petrich-Straße 378 m
34 At end of road, turn left onto Berliner Straße 303 m
35 Turn right onto Friedrich-Engels-Straße 333 m
36 Continue straight onto Bahnhofstraße 197 m
37 Turn left onto Ernst-Toller-Straße 197 m
38 Continue straight onto De-Smit-Straße 180 m
39 Arrive onto De-Smit-Straße

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

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How far is it from Leipzig to Gera?: The distance between Leipzig and Gera is 83 km by road.
How long does it take to drive from Leipzig to Gera?: The drive from Leipzig to Gera takes approximately 1 h 15 min by car.
What is the best route from Leipzig to Gera?: The fastest route from Leipzig to Gera covers 83 km with a driving time of approximately 1 h 15 min.
Which direction is Gera from Leipzig?: Gera lies roughly to the south-west of Leipzig.
Where can I find a 24h service station between Leipzig and Gera?: Along the route from Leipzig to Gera you can fill up at Total (24/7), Globus (24/7), Aral (24/7). Stations marked 24/7 stay open around the clock.
Where can I camp between Leipzig and Gera?: Along the route from Leipzig to Gera you can stop for the night or service your van at RV park Leipzig center and zoo, Erholungspark Mondsee, Campingplatz Kretzschau.
Where can I stop to rest between Leipzig and Gera?: On the route from Leipzig to Gera you can take a break at Loo&Me.

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