How far is it from Leipzig to Chemnitz?

The distance between Leipzig and Chemnitz is 52 mi by road.

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

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

What is the best route from Leipzig to Chemnitz?

The fastest route from Leipzig to Chemnitz covers 52 mi with a driving time of approximately 1 h 5 min.

Which direction is Chemnitz from Leipzig?

Chemnitz lies roughly to the south-east of Leipzig.

Which roads does the route from Leipzig to Chemnitz follow?

The drive from Leipzig to Chemnitz mainly follows A 72.

Which towns do you pass between Leipzig and Chemnitz?

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

Leipzig Chemnitz

Distance: 52 miDuration: 1 h 5 min

Driving from Leipzig to Chemnitz takes about 1 h 5 min via A 72. The distance is 52 mi. The straight-line distance is 43 mi. EV charging is available along the route, including in Leipzig, Gossau, Chemnitz. Driving directions

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Driving directions28 · 52 mi

1 Depart onto Brandenburger Straße 127 yd
2 Turn left onto Hahnekamm 1 mi
3 At end of road, turn right onto Schützenstraße 47 yd
4 Turn left onto Querstraße 1 mi
5 Turn right onto Grimmaischer Steinweg 1 mi
6 Turn left onto Augustusplatz 1 mi
7 Continue straight onto Roßplatz 1 mi
8 Turn slightly left onto Wilhelm-Leuschner-Platz 1 mi
9 Continue straight onto Peterssteinweg 149 yd
10 Turn right onto Straße des 17. Juni 1 mi
11 Turn left onto Harkortstraße 131 yd
12 Continue straight onto Floßplatz 1 mi
13 Continue straight onto Dufourstraße 118 yd

14 Keep slightly right onto Wundtstraße 2 mi
15 Continue straight 5 mi
16 Continue straight 39 mi
17 Take exit slightly right 1 mi
18 Keep slightly left 1 mi
19 Keep slightly left 1 mi
20 Merge slightly left 1 mi
21 Take exit slightly right 1 mi
22 Keep slightly right 1 mi
23 Merge slightly left onto Leipziger Straße 3 mi
24 Turn left onto Hartmannstraße 1 mi
25 Turn left onto Theaterstraße 158 yd
26 Turn right onto Brückenstraße 69 yd
27 Continue U-turn onto Brückenstraße 37 yd
28 Arrive onto Brückenstraße

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The return trip from Chemnitz to Leipzig covers roughly the same distance, 52 mi.

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How far is it from Leipzig to Chemnitz?: The distance between Leipzig and Chemnitz is 52 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from Leipzig to Chemnitz?: The drive from Leipzig to Chemnitz takes approximately 1 h 5 min by car.
What is the best route from Leipzig to Chemnitz?: The fastest route from Leipzig to Chemnitz covers 52 mi with a driving time of approximately 1 h 5 min.
Which direction is Chemnitz from Leipzig?: Chemnitz lies roughly to the south-east of Leipzig.
Which roads does the route from Leipzig to Chemnitz follow?: The drive from Leipzig to Chemnitz mainly follows A 72.
Which towns do you pass between Leipzig and Chemnitz?: Towns on the route from Leipzig to Chemnitz include Bad Lausick.

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