How far is it from Chemnitz to Plauen?

The distance between Chemnitz and Plauen is 48 mi by road.

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

The drive from Chemnitz to Plauen takes approximately 1 h by car.

What is the best route from Chemnitz to Plauen?

The fastest route from Chemnitz to Plauen covers 48 mi with a driving time of approximately 1 h.

Which direction is Plauen from Chemnitz?

Plauen lies roughly to the south-west of Chemnitz.

Which roads does the route from Chemnitz to Plauen follow?

The drive from Chemnitz to Plauen mainly follows A 72.

Which towns do you pass between Chemnitz and Plauen?

Towns on the route from Chemnitz to Plauen include Zwickau.

Chemnitz Plauen

Distance: 48 miDuration: 1 h

Driving from Chemnitz to Plauen takes about 1 h via A 72. The distance is 48 mi. The straight-line distance is 42 mi. EV charging is available along the route, including in Chemnitz, Zwickau, Plauen. Driving directions

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Driving directions24 · 48 mi

1 Depart onto Brückenstraße 54 yd
2 Turn left onto Theaterstraße 1 mi
3 Turn right onto Zwickauer Straße 1 mi
4 Keep slightly left onto Kappler Drehe 1 mi
5 Continue straight onto Neefestraße 1 mi
6 Keep slightly left onto Neefestraße 1 mi
7 Take exit slightly right 1 mi
8 Merge slightly left 39 mi
9 Take exit slightly right 1 mi
10 Turn straight 66 yd
11 Turn slightly right 2 mi
12 Turn left onto Äußere Reichenbacher Straße 2 mi
13 Turn right onto Reichenbacher Straße 1 mi

14 Turn right onto Stresemannstraße 1 mi
15 Turn left onto Hammerstraße 1 mi
16 Turn right onto Syrastraße 120 yd
17 Keep slightly left onto Syrastraße 33 yd
18 Turn slightly left onto Oberer Steinweg 63 yd
19 At end of road, turn right onto Oberer Steinweg 20 yd
20 Continue left onto Oberer Steinweg 138 yd
21 At end of road, turn left onto Altmarkt 76 yd
22 Turn right onto Straßberger Straße 45 yd
23 Turn right onto Altmarkt 66 yd
24 Arrive right onto Altmarkt

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The return trip from Plauen to Chemnitz covers roughly the same distance, 48 mi.

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How far is it from Chemnitz to Plauen?: The distance between Chemnitz and Plauen is 48 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from Chemnitz to Plauen?: The drive from Chemnitz to Plauen takes approximately 1 h by car.
What is the best route from Chemnitz to Plauen?: The fastest route from Chemnitz to Plauen covers 48 mi with a driving time of approximately 1 h.
Which direction is Plauen from Chemnitz?: Plauen lies roughly to the south-west of Chemnitz.
Which roads does the route from Chemnitz to Plauen follow?: The drive from Chemnitz to Plauen mainly follows A 72.
Which towns do you pass between Chemnitz and Plauen?: Towns on the route from Chemnitz to Plauen include Zwickau.

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