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Distance from Aachen to Leuven

Aachen to Leuven is a short everyday drive, covering about 1.6 km in roughly 3 min.

N Aachen → Leuven
Road distance
1.6 km
1.0 mi • 0.9 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
1.3 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.29×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
6
Info Travel board
Travel time
3 min
Return: 7 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
3 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
27.6 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 0 planned rest stops
3 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R2.74
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R2.75
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R3.05
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R3.08
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R3.62
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R3.63
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R4.03
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R4.06
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R4.76
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R4.78
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R5.30
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R5.34
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Wx Destination weather
Today's outlook for Leuven
9.3°C
Overcast
Feels like Perceived temperature
5.5°C
Day range High / low
H 14° • L 9°
Rain chance Today's probability
50%
Wind 10m wind speed
21 km/h
Taxi Local commuter
Taxi fare estimate
Check local taxi rank
Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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1.6 km 3 min
Start Aachen
Finish Leuven
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Start point
Destination
Driving route
Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Head on Aachen Road
    0.2 km
  2. Turn right onto Solly Zwane Street
    0.2 km
  3. At the end of the road, turn left onto Braam Fisher Drive
    0.4 km
  4. Turn right onto Toulouse Road
    0.6 km
  5. Turn right onto Leuven Road
    0.2 km
  6. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
0.8 km
Mpumalanga
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
1 min • 1 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mpumalanga
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Aachen → Leuven
Mpumalanga
Start area Origin
Aachen, Mpumalanga
Destination area Arrival
Leuven, Mpumalanga
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Aachen → Leuven
Aachen Origin postcode
Not available
Leuven Destination postcode
Not available
Province span Route area
Mpumalanga
Set Nearby route set
Nearby route set
Pretoria to Centurion
3 other similar routes
Pretoria to Centurion Similar distance
11.6 km
Johannesburg to Soweto Similar distance
18.3 km
Johannesburg to Benoni Similar distance
25.7 km
Rev Related route set
Related route set
Leuven → Aachen
Aachen ↔ Leuven
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Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Aachen -26.47513, 29.10786
Midpoint
0.8 km
Total: 1.6 km
Midpoint 0.8 km
1.6 km 3 min
Destination Leuven -26.47109, 29.11977

Route sheet

Route class Intraprovincial corridor
Province span Mpumalanga
One-way road span 1.6 km
Return-cycle span 3.3 km
Traversal time 3 min
Maneuver count 6
Maneuver density 366.5 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 0.8 km

Coordinate frame

Start -26.47513, 29.10786
Midpoint -26.47156, 29.11250
End -26.47109, 29.11977
Destination services

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Service groups 2
Schools Supermarkets
Nearby category Schools Top 2 nearby matches around Leuven
2
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 1 nearby match around Leuven
1
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Questions 8
How far is Aachen from Leuven? +
Aachen is about 1.6 km from Leuven by road.
How long does it take from Aachen to Leuven? +
The drive usually takes about 3 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Aachen to Leuven in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Aachen to Leuven? +
Taxi may be available, but for this route it is better to confirm the latest fare at the local taxi rank.
What's the estimated fuel amount from Aachen to Leuven? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R2.74 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R2.75 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R3.05 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R3.08 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Aachen to Leuven? +
No tollgates are currently matched for this route.
What is the route verdict for this trip? +
Easy local trip: This looks like a short and simple trip for most drivers.
Is there a road note for this route? +
This is mostly a short local route. This route looks more local or regional, but always check signs and road conditions on the day.
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Route Locations

Start area
Aachen, Mpumalanga
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Leuven, Mpumalanga
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

Distance comparisons

Here are similar South African routes with a close travel distance, prioritised by the same province or matching province pair where possible.

Pretoria to Centurion Similar distance
About 13.2 km Difference: 11.6 km
Johannesburg to Soweto Similar distance
About 19.9 km Difference: 18.3 km
Johannesburg to Benoni Similar distance
About 27.3 km Difference: 25.7 km
Pretoria to Midrand Similar distance
About 29.8 km Difference: 28.1 km
Johannesburg to Vereeniging Similar distance
About 53.5 km Difference: 51.9 km

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